Dana Gas PJSC has announced the appointment of Patrick Allman-Ward as the new Group CEO for the company with effect from September 01, 2013. Through his responsibilities in managing all aspects of Dana Gas' operations in Egypt, including exploration, production, business development and government relations, Dr. Allman-Ward successfully achieved new exploration discoveries, increasing production and developing new business opportunities. He will continue as General Manager for Dana Gas Egypt until a suitable replacement has been found.

Patrick Allman-Ward started his career at Shell in 1982. He gained experience in a wide range of departments including exploration, planning, business development, commercial negotiations and HSSE. At Shell he held senior management roles as Vice-President Exploration for Asia-Pacific, CEO and Board Member of the South Rub Al Khali Company­ of which Saudi Aramco was a major shareholder, Vice-President of New Business Development in Saudi Arabia and New Ventures Execution Manager for Europe.