Puma Energy appoints Réne Médori as new Chairman

The company values Médori’s direct experience of international best practice in corporate governance and operating responsibly in emerging markets.

Puma Energy, a leading global energy business, announced the appointment of Réne Médori as non-Executive Chairman of Puma Energy Holdings Pte Ltd.

Réne Médori, who holds dual French and British nationality, succeeds Graham Sharp on 3rd March 2020. The company says that Médori will provide significant experience to the Board of Puma Energy from his Executive roles in the Energy and Natural Resources sectors. Médori was previously Chief Financial Officer of Anglo American, and Group Finance Director of The BOC Group. He currently holds Non-Executive Directorships at Newmont, Vinci and he is also Chairman of Petrofac.

Mr. Médori’s appointment to Chair of the Puma Energy Board comes at a time when the Puma’s Executive Management team is focused on accelerating delivery of its customer-led five-year growth strategy and balance sheet restructuring, under Chief Executive Officer Emma FitzGerald.

“I am delighted to welcome Réne to our Board. He will work closely with our Management team and shareholders as we focus on delivering Puma’s new customer-led strategy and deliver on our purpose to energise communities and support the energy transition in the markets that we serve. I would also like to thank Graham Sharp for his guidance as Chairman and look forward to his continued and strong support to the Board of Puma Energy as a Non-Executive Director,” said Emma FitzGerald, Chief Executive of Puma Energy.

“I am delighted to be joining Puma Energy as it enters a new chapter to help it to execute its mission to energise communities around the world in pursuit of growth and prosperity. Responding to changing energy needs will be central to achieving sustainable profitable growth and I look forward to supporting Emma and her team deliver their strategic initiatives,” commented Réne Médori, incoming Chairman of Puma Energy.