By Modupe Gbadeyanka
The appointment of Madame Nathalie Delapalme as a Non-Executive Director of Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc has been announced.
The oil firm, in a statement to the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Wednesday said the Madame Delapalme joined the board with effect from July 18, 2019.
“The board of directors of SEPLAT Petroleum Development Company Plc., is pleased to announce the appointment of Madame Nathalie Delapalme as a Non-Executive Director of the Company with effect from 18th July 2019.
“Madame Delapalme is an Independent Director on the Board of Directors of Maurel et Prom and has acted as an alternate to Maurel et Prom’s nominee, Mr. Michel Hochard since 30th June 2014.
“She is also an Executive Director of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation. Madame Delapalme served the French Government as an Inspector of Finance at the Ministry of Economy and Finance, an advisor for the Finance and Budgetary Commission in the French Senate, and an advisor for Africa and Development in the offices of various Foreign Affairs Ministers. She remains deeply involved in governance and leadership in Africa and continues to provide strong support to the Company’s CSR Board Committee.
“The SEPLAT Board of Directors is indeed privileged to have her on board and we look forward to her unparalleled contribution to the continued growth and success of the Board and Company,” a statement from the energy firm said.
Aduragbemi Omiyale