Harvest Natural Resources Elects Two Board Directors

Houston-based independent energy firm Harvest Natural Resources’s board of directors has elected Igor Effimoff and Robert Irelan to serve as directors on the company’s board.

Dr Effimoff has over 30 years of upstream technical and managerial experience internationally and domestically. He currently provides geological, geophysical and engineering consulting services to evaluate investment and business development opportunities for various international and domestic clients. Previously, Dr Effimoff served as COO for Teton Petroleum from 2002 through 2005 and as president of Pennzoil Caspian from 1996 through 2001.

Mr Irelan has over 37 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. He retired from Occidental Petroleum in 2002 where he served as executive vice president of worldwide operations since 1998. Prior to Occidental Petroleum, he held various positions at Conoco during his 28-year tenure, last serving as regional manager for its upstream onshore business.

Stephen Chesebro, Harvest’s chairman, said: “The Harvest board is delighted to welcome both Igor and Bob as its newest directors. Both have extensive upstream experience internationally and domestically. Their relationships, expertise and broad global experience will be invaluable as we build a diverse, growth-focused asset portfolio.”