CALGARY, ALBERTA — (Marketwired) — 10/07/13 — Savanna Energy (TSX: SVY) is very pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher Strong to its Board of Directors, effective today.
Mr. Strong is an independent businessman with extensive experience in senior corporate executive and financial roles, including most recently President and Chief Executive Officer of Union Drilling Inc., a contract drilling services company operating 53 rigs in the U.S., prior to its sale in late 2012. He brings to Savanna–s Board a strong background in strategic growth, financial acumen, energy operations and international experience. Mr. Strong has an MBA in Finance and MA in International Studies.
Ken Mullen, Savanna–s president and chief executive officer, noted: “As Savanna continues to expand our operations in the U.S., our Board and management recognize the need to access the experience of individuals such as Mr. Strong in assisting in this mission. Savanna looks forward to his contribution to its Board going forward.”
Savanna is a leading North American contract drilling and oilfield services company providing a broad range of drilling, well servicing and related services with a focus on fit for purpose technologies and industry-leading aboriginal relationships.
Contacts:
Savanna Energy Services Corp.
Ken Mullen
President and CEO
(403) 503-9990
(403) 267-6749 (FAX)