Parex Resources Nominates Six Directors to GeoPark Board

The Canadian energy firm Parex Resources is ramping up pressure on GeoPark Limited by nominating a full slate of six directors to its board. This move follows a series of unsuccessful attempts by Parex to explore a transaction with the company, including a formal acquisition proposal submitted late last year. Currently holding approximately 12% of GeoPark, Parex stated on Friday that the intervention is necessary to ensure that all strategic alternatives are evaluated with the goal of maximizing shareholder returns.

A Slate of Industry Veterans

The proposed nominees comprise a group of seasoned energy executives with significant leadership experience across the sector. The list includes several former chief executive officers: Jim Davidson, who previously led FirstEnergy Capital; David French, former head of Obsidian Energy and Bankers Petroleum; Matthew Rees of Vesta Energy; and Walter Vrataric, the former CEO of Chinook Energy.

The nomination list also features Michael Stewart, a former director at TC Energy, and Ian Weatherdon, who served as the finance chief for Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited. Shareholders will vote on the proposed director slate at GeoPark’s next annual meeting, a critical juncture that could determine the future strategic direction of the oil and gas producer.