Echo signs on Rothschild's Martin Hull as its next CFO

Latin America-focussed upstream oil and gas company Echo Energy announced the appointment of Martin Hull as its chief financial officer on Friday, with effect from 1 August.

The AIM-traded firm said Hull had 18 years of experience in oil and gas investment banking, and was joining Echo from Rothschild & Sons in London where he was a managing director in the global energy team, focussing on Latin America and Africa.

He had previously been head of oil and gas for South East Asia, based out of Singapore.

During his time at Rothschild, Echo said Hull advised on “numerous transactions” across the value chain, with an apparent focus on the upstream sector - including equity and debt transactions at both corporate and asset level.

It anticipated that Martin would join the board of the company later in 2018.

The board added that Will Holland would remain its CFO until 31 July, and would continue to assist the company in an advisory position.

“I'm delighted to welcome Martin to the company and look forward to working together as we enter the next phase of growth,” said Echo chief executive officer Fiona MacAulay.

“Martin brings a wealth of energy transaction experience and contacts throughout the sector through his work with listed companies, private equity, majors and NOCs over the course of his career with Rothschild.

“I would like to thank Will for his significant contribution and commitment to the company, and we wish him all the best in his future endeavours.”