Kina Petroleum Limited announced that Mr. David Vance has been appointed Chairman, taking over from Dr. Ila Temu, who was appointed as Interim Chairman on May 24, 2017 following the retirement of former Chairman Richard Robinson. Dr. Temu will continue to act as a non-executive director of the company. The Board intended to fill the vacancy left by the retirement of Mr. Robinson and so has appointed Mr. Alain Vinson to the Board with immediate effect. Mr. Vinson brings to the Board extensive in-country experience having worked for Interoil Corporation from 2005 through until 2013. Mr. Vinson is currently President and CEO of PIE Operating LLC.