Genel Energy has confirmed that David McManus has retired as Chair and stepped down from the Board with immediate effect, following a period of ill health.
The company has appointed Canan Ediboğlu, Senior Independent Non-Executive Director, as interim Chair while the search for a permanent Chair is conducted.
Additionally, Yetik K. Mert has been named interim Senior Independent Director.
Commenting on the transition, Canan Ediboğlu said:
“On behalf of the Board and all of Genel, I would like to express our sincere gratitude to David for his unwavering leadership and commitment to the Company over the last five years.
He brought his exceptional skill, experience, and exemplary judgement to bear during a complex and challenging period.
We wish David all the very best for the future.”
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