- ERHC Energy Inc. Announces Block Awards in São Tomé & Príncipe Exclusive Economic Zone 16-Feb-10
- ERHC Energy Inc. Reports First Quarter 2010 Financial Results 10-Feb-10
- ERHC Energy Seeks Listing on AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange 20-Jan-10
- Federal Investigators Return Documents of ERHC Energy Inc. 12-Jan-10
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ERHC Energy Leadership Team
Peter C. Ntephe, Chief Operating Officer and Acting Chief Executive Officer
Peter C. Ntephe is the Acting Chief Executive Officer of ERHC Energy until the Company’s Board of Directors appoints a permanent CEO. Mr. Ntephe was appointed to the position of Chief Operating Officer of ERHC Energy and its subsidiaries in 2008. He served as Corporate Secretary of ERHC Energy from February 2001 to April 2008. As Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Ntephe oversees the general administration and governance of the ERHC Energy and its subsidiaries. He is responsible for ensuring that the group’s strategic objectives are met. Mr. Ntephe has had a career spanning 20 years in corporate law and governance. He has also worked in the public sector, as Chief Legislative Aide to Chairman of the Senate Committee for Judiciary and Legal Matters, National Assembly of Nigeria from 1999-2001. Mr. Ntephe has a Bachelors’ and two Masters Degrees in law, the second being a specialization in regulation issues from the University of London. He also has a Master of Science degree from the University of Oxford. Mr. Ntephe teaches business law as part of adjunct faculty at the International Business Program of the Business School, American Intercontinental University, London. David Bovell, Vice President Corporate Development
David A. Bovell is the Vice President Corporate Development of ERHC Energy Inc. and its subsidiaries. Mr. Bovell’s expertise is corporate finance for small and medium cap companies, with an emphasis in strategy formulation, business planning, fund raising, stock exchange listings initial public offerings and mergers and acquisitions. Prior to joining ERHC in 2008, Mr. Bovell served as managing director of Green Corporate Finance Ltd. and as director of Equity Partners for Emerging Markets. He was previously Finance Director for Antonov plc, where he initiated the company’s listing on the Alternative Investments Market (AIM) of the London Stock Exchange. As Vice President Corporate Development, he oversees planning and implementation of strategies for corporate growth. Responsibilities include the identification of appropriate opportunities for corporate mergers and acquisitions by ERHC. Mr. Bovell will also pursue future corporate finance options, including stock-exchange listings. Mr. Bovell has a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Economics & Financial Management from the University of Cape Town.
Daniel Gralla, Vice President Technical
David A. Bovell is the Vice President Corporate Development of ERHC Energy Inc. and its subsidiaries. Mr. Bovell’s expertise is corporate finance for small and medium cap companies, with an emphasis in strategy formulation, business planning, fund raising, stock exchange listings initial public offerings and mergers and acquisitions. Prior to joining ERHC in 2008, Mr. Bovell served as managing director of Green Corporate Finance Ltd. and as director of Equity Partners for Emerging Markets. He was previously Finance Director for Antonov plc, where he initiated the company’s listing on the Alternative Investments Market (AIM) of the London Stock Exchange. As Vice President Corporate Development, he oversees planning and implementation of strategies for corporate growth. Responsibilities include the identification of appropriate opportunities for corporate mergers and acquisitions by ERHC. Mr. Bovell will also pursue future corporate finance options, including stock-exchange listings. Mr. Bovell has a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Economics & Financial Management from the University of Cape Town.Daniel Gralla, Vice President Technical
Daniel S. Gralla is the Vice President Technical of ERHC Energy Inc. and its subsidiaries. Mr. Gralla is in charge of Technical Matters of the Company and its subsidiaries with primary responsibility of directing the day-to-day work activities of ERHC’s technical functions. Mr. Gralla has 25 years of technical experience as a petroleum engineer working for both major and independent oil and gas exploration and production companies. He has worldwide experience having lived and worked in North America, Europe and Africa. He has extensive off-shore experience that will provide value to ERHC’s activities related to the Nigeria-São Tomé and Príncipe Joint Development Zone and the São Tomé and Príncipe Exclusive Economic Zone. Mr. Gralla has a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines.
Sylvan Odobulu, Controller
Sylvan Odobulu has served as Controller of ERHC Energy since June 2006. In this capacity, Mr. Odobulu is the Principal Accounting Officer of ERHC. He directs the daily operation of ERHC’s finance function, including treasury, budgeting, auditing, tax, accounting, capital purchasing, investor relations, forecasting and insurance activities. In this capacity, Mr. Odobulu is responsible for regulatory and disclosure issues including preparation of financial statements and other requisite disclosure documents, accounting, payroll, tax and audit matters, including liaison with external auditors, maintenance of financial controls, liaison with various governmental and regulatory agencies, as well as procurement and logistics. Mr. Odobulu provides counsel to ERHC’s President & CEO relating to financial and tax considerations and develops long-range strategies to establish and maintain the Company’s financial self-sufficiency, establishes ERHC’s accounting systems and procedures to ensure they are up-to-date and in compliance with all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, and provides advice and review for compliance with appropriate statutory and regulatory requirements. Additionally, Mr. Odobulu prepares and issues quarterly and annual audited financial statements and reports. Prior to joining ERHC and since 1999, Mr. Odobulu was employed by Ernst and Young LLP, serving in various capacities, most recently as an Accounting Supervisor. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of North Texas, majoring in Accounting.