Hurricane Energy plc is deeply saddened to announce that Neil Platt, Chief Operations Officer, executive director and hugely respected colleague, passed away on 5 July 2020.
Hurricane’s Board of Directors extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to Neil’s family at this time and would like to place on record its sincere gratitude for the exceptional role he has played in the development of the Company.
Steve Holmes, Production Operations Director, has been appointed Acting Chief Operations Officer.
Steven McTiernan, Chairman, commented:
“Everyone atHurricane is deeply saddened by this news and our thoughts and sympathies are with Neil’s family and friends. Neil’s passion, enthusiasm and technical excellence were integral to the Company’s growth over the past decade. His leadership was pivotal to the successful delivery and operation of the Lancaster Early Production System. This outstanding achievement is a fitting legacy for his career at Hurricane and will always remind us of his huge contribution. We will miss him terribly.”
Image – The late Neil Platt; Source: Hurricane
