Titanium and zircon miner Kenmare Resources has appointed Tom Hickey as its new Financial Director with effect from September 26.
Mr Hickey will also be appointed as an Executive Director to the Kenmare board on the same date.
The company saiid that Mr Hickey will bring significant financial and natural resources experience to Kenmare, having served for 15 years as executive director of various public companies.
This includes eight years as chief financial officer of the African and South American-focused oil and gas producer Tullow Oil from 2000 to 2008.
He also held senior financial roles with the oil and gas exploration company Petroceltic International between 2010 and 2016, including its chief financial officer.
He is currently serving as an Independent Non-Executive Director with United Oil & Gas and was previously as an Independent Non-Executive Director with Petroneft Resources.
Tom will succeed Tony McCluskey who, earlier this year, announced his intention to retire from the company.
Mr Hickey said that Kenmare is in the strongest position in its history, with globally significant production, a robust balance sheet, and an experienced team combining to deliver value to all stakeholders.
"I am looking forward to working with the management team and board to further strengthen the company's operational, financial and sustainability performance," he added.
