Hurricane Energy names Anthony Maris as CEO

Maris, Pharos Energy's chief operating officer from 2012 to early 2020, will work alongside interim CEO Beverley Smith before transitioning into the role on a full-time basis on 11 September.

Smith will return to a non-executive role following the release of the AIM-listed group's interim results.

Chairman Steven McTiernan said: "I am very pleased to report that Antony Maris has agreed to assume the chief executive role at Hurricane. His leadership record with entrepreneurial oil and gas companies, and importantly his technical experience and knowledge of the behaviour of fractured basement reservoirs, makes him the ideal candidate to lead Hurricane.

"The short transition period with Beverley Smith will allow their combined contribution to the ongoing technical review."

As of 0940 BST, Hurricane shares had shot up 9.64% to 4.91p.