Directorate Change

Kazera Global plc, the AIM-quoted investment company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr John Wardle as Non-Executive Chairman of the Company with immediate effect.

Dr. Wardle is an experienced drilling engineer with extensive leadership experience in the international oil exploration industry. He has served in multiple directorship roles and is currently the Executive Chairman of AIM-listed Ironveld plc. Previously, Dr. Wardle was the CEO of Amerisur Resources plc, an AIM-listed oil and gas company, from 2007 until its acquisition in 2020 for approximately £242 million. His career also includes senior management positions at BP in the UK, USA, and Colombia, as well as at Emerald Energy in Colombia, where he played a key role in discovering the Campo Rico and Vigia oilfields. Additionally, he oversaw Pebercan's operations in Cuba. Dr. Wardle holds a B.Sc. in Mining Engineering and a Ph.D. in Microseismic Geotechnics.

Commenting on the appointment, Dennis Edmonds, Kazera CEO said: "I am delighted to announce John's appointment to the Board and his new role as Non-Executive Chairman of Kazera. With his extensive experience and proven track record of success, we are confident that his leadership will be instrumental as we strive to deliver value for our shareholders. We look forward to working closely with him in this new chapter for the Company."

• Wardle continued: "I'm thrilled to accept this position as Kazera moves into the exciting production phase at its two key projects and look forward to leveraging my operational experience to help drive the Company forward."

In accordance with Rule 17 and Schedule 2, Paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies, Dr John Wardle, aged 65 years, holds a 100 per cent. beneficial interest in Tracarta Limited, a company which holds a total of 43,181,095 ordinary shares in Kazera, representing 4.61 per cent. of the issued share capital of the Company. Dr Wardle holds, or has held in the past five years, the following directorships, and partnerships: