Forte oil appoints Vervelde non-executive director

Forte Oil Plc has appointed Nicolaas Vervelde as an independent non-executive director of the company. A notice of his appointment has been sent to the Nigerian Stock Exchange by the firm.  Vervelde is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Breweries Plc. He is a board member of the Nigerian Economic Summit […]

Forte Oil Plc has appointed Nicolaas Vervelde as an independent non-executive director of the company. A notice of his appointment has been sent to the Nigerian Stock Exchange by the firm. 

Vervelde is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Breweries Plc. He is a board member of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group and he sits on the advisory board of the Lagos Business School. 

Vervelde started his career with Heineken in 1984 and held increasingly senior management positions in commercial, general and regional manager in Europe, Africa and Middle East, Bahamas, Carribean and Central America. 

The company said in a statement that his appointment as an independent none xecutive director would bring a wealth of knowledge to the Board of Directors of Forte Oil, following his diverse experience. 

It said:  “This appointment will also enhance the already versatile board of Forte Oil in ensuring that the company continues to fulfill its vision of being the foremost energy solution provider and being in the forefront of global best corporate governance practice.”