Primary insiders

Companies listed on the Oslo Børs have an obligation to maintain an up-to-date register of primary insiders. This register can be viewed at www.oslobors.no, and is replicated below.

Primary insiders within the Company include members of the board of directors, senior management, the company secretary and the secretary to the executive committee, as well as the Company's external auditor.

Name and office
Brett Richards Chief Executive Officer
Mike Norris Finance Director
David Cather Chief Operating Officer
Russell Edey Chairman, Non Executive Director
Robert Pilkington Non-executive Director
Barry Rourke Non-executive Director
Mike Donoghue Non-executive Director
Gordon Wylie Non-executive Director
Peter Flindell Executive Vice President Exploration
Richard Gray Executive Vice President Operations West Africa
Jim Wynn VP Finance and Company Secretary
Kelly-Jae Lowe EA to CEO and FD
Charles Hutton-Potts Group Auditor
 
BOARD COMMITEES
Nomination Committee
The Nomination Committee is established to review the structure, size and composition (including the balance of skills, knowledge and experience) of the Board and its committees, and to review succession planning for the Board and Senior Managers.
Remuneration Committee
The Remuneration Committee meets twice a year and reviews the performance of the Directors and Executive Committee members, sets the scale and structure of their remuneration with due regard to the interests of the shareholders and the overall performance of the Group.
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee is established to review the principles, policies and practices adopted in the preparation of the financial statements of Avocet and its subsidiaries,
Health, Safety and Environment Committee
In 2011, the Board established a HSE Committee that obtains assurance that the appropriate systems are in place to deal with the management of health, safety, environmental, and community relations matters.
Technical Committee
In 2011, the Board established a Technical Committee to provide assurance to the Board as to the operational performance and operating risks of the Company, with particular regard to those areas where technical understanding is required.