Prospex Energy (PXEN): CEO succession

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£26m · 5.9p · +118% since the first step

19 Jan 2026 · Handover under way; Routh still CEO · +12% until the next step Mark Routh, Prospex's CEO, commented:

15 May 2026 · Reynolds now CEO; reassessing portfolio · −12% until the next step Appointment of new CEO, to position the Group for growth, liquidity and asset monetisation.

New CEO / reset

CEO succession

New CEO's strategy being implemented

Next: Secure partner funding for 2027 programme

Every step · 6

6 Jan 2026 Successor named; handover under way – Tom Reynolds will be appointed as Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Company with effect from no later than 1 February 2026 ↗
19 Jan 2026 Handover under way; Routh still CEO – Mark Routh, Prospex's CEO, commented: ↗
15 May 2026 Reynolds now CEO; reassessing portfolio – Appointment of new CEO, to position the Group for growth, liquidity and asset monetisation. ↗
3 Aug 2026 Cost review done; seeking partners and investors – An extensive review of the Group's cost base and ongoing active measures were put in place to minimise costs, whilst identifying and developing assets and strengths. ↗
7 Sep 2026 Partner search for the rest of 2026 – Identifying partners capable of providing non-dilutive funding is a key focus for the Company for the balance of 2026, allowing us to accelerate our... ↗
28 Sep 2026 New CEO's strategy being implemented – A primary objective is to engage with partnership investment to support this activity. ↗

What is happening

Prospex Energy: CEO succession – New CEO's strategy being implemented. ["New CEO's strategy being implemented"]

In short: Tom Reynolds replaced Mark Routh as CEO (announced 6 Jan 2026) and launched a portfolio review. The 28 Sep 2026 H1 report says each asset now has a value development pathway. The key focus for the rest of 2026 is to maximise cash flow and engage partnership investment.
Announced: 6 Jan 2026 · Successor named; handover under way
Latest: 28 Sep 2026 · New CEO's strategy being implemented
Cost review: Extensive review of cost base with active measures to minimise costs
Board: Simon Ashby-Rudd appointed NED in May 2026
Partner outreach: Full potential models built to support talks with prospective partners and investors
Next milestone: Investor Meet Company presentation on Poland, 21 September 2026
Priority: Maximise net cash flow; seek partnership investment
Record revenue: Record gross monthly revenue of €795.8k
CEO: Tom Reynolds appointed 1 February 2026; Mark Routh left end April
One-off costs: £89,052 management change transitional costs in H1

Secure partner funding for 2027 programme.

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