Niall McCormack

Exploration Director
Afren PLC

In March 20111, Afren announced the appointment of Dr Niall McCormack as Exploration Director, with responsibility for Afren's exploration strategy and work programme. Prior to joining Afren Dr McCormack held various senior positions within Hess Corporation, most recently managing Exploration, Exploitation and Appraisal for Africa. While in this role, he led a large multi-disciplinary team and was accountable for all exploration, exploitation and early appraisal activities in Africa. Earlier in his career he worked for The Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences in New Zealand and for BP in a number of countries as a geologist. He holds a Ph.D. and BA in Geology from the Department of Geology, Trinity College, Dublin University, where he has also been appointed a research associate. Dr McCormack also teaches and lectures both nationally and internationally, including at the Yale MBA and Environmental Masters Programs.

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