Chief Executive Officer Succession

Ithaca Energy PLC

16 October 2026

 

16 October 2026

Ithaca Energy plc (“Ithaca Energy” or the “Company”)

Chief Executive Officer Succession

Ithaca Energy plc announces that Luciano Vasques, Chief Executive Officer, has informed the Board of his intention to retire from the Company by 31st March 2027. The Board has commenced a process to identify a successor, and a further announcement will be made in due course, allowing for an orderly transition of responsibilities.

Yaniv Friedman, Executive Chairman, commented “I would like to share my thanks to Luciano for his support during what has been a transformational time for the Company, including the successful integration of Eni UK. Together, we have built a combined culture we can all be proud of. I know I speak for everyone in wishing him the very best for a long, happy and well-deserved retirement.”

Francesco Gattei, Non-Executive Director commented “On behalf of the Board, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Luciano for his leadership and commitment following our successful Business Combination with Ithaca Energy and we look forward to the exciting new chapter for Ithaca Energy through its next phase of growth following our recent acquisition announcement.”

Luciano Vasques commented “Following successful delivery of the Business Combination, our entry into the FTSE 100 and the establishment of a strong platform for future growth, I believe the Company is in excellent shape and that now is the right time for me to retire and hand over the reins.  I look forward to supporting an orderly transition and watching Ithaca continue to thrive.”

There are no further details to be disclosed under UK Listing Rule 6.4.

Enquiries

Ithaca Energy
Kathryn Reid – Head of Investor Relations and External Affairs	[e-mail]
Camarco (PR Advisers to Ithaca Energy)	[phone]
Billy Clegg / Owen Roberts / Violet Wilson	[e-mail]

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