Pieridae Energy Limited announced changes to its executive leadership team (ELT) focused on improving execution of the company?s strategic objectives, cost reduction initiatives and sustainability. John Emery, chief operating officer. Responsible for upstream and midstream operations including engineering & geoscience, production, facilities, health, safety & environment (HSE), environmental, social, & governance (ESG), drilling and completions, abandonment and reclamation, and reserves.

Emery has been with Pieridae since 2021, previously serving as vice-president, operations and interim COO. Emery holds a BSc (petroleum engineering) from Montana Technological University and has over 40 years of experience in the energy industry in Canada and internationally. Michelle Cooze, general counsel & corporate secretary.

Responsible for legal services and corporate governance. Cooze has been practicing law for 25 years. She holds a BSc (geog) from Memorial University and a JD from Dalhousie University.

Before joining Pieridae, Cooze held roles at several Alberta-based, public and private energy companies. She is a Member of the Law Society of Alberta.