CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - March 17, 2013) - Molopo Energy Limited (News - Market indicators) is pleased to announce that effective immediately, Mr. Jeffrey E. Schwarz has been appointed as an independent, non-Executive Director.
Mr. Schwarz is a Senior Advisor to Metropolitan Capital Advisors, Inc. ("MCA"), a New York-based investment management firm, which he co-founded in 1992. He has more than thirty years of experience in funds management employing value and event investing strategies. From its inception until 2012, Mr. Schwarz served as Chief Investment Officer of MCA, during which time he directed the commitment of significant capital to the energy sector. He holds degrees from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School (summa cum laude graduate with a B.S. in Economics; and an MBA with a concentration in Finance).
In making the announcement, Molopo Chairman Greg Lewin commented, "We are very pleased to welcome Jeffrey to the Board of Directors of Molopo. He brings direct knowledge of private and public financing markets as well as valuable insights into the North American energy industry. We are looking forward to Jeffrey's contributions as we continue to explore alternatives to unlock Molopo's value for shareholders."
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