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Changes To The Board Of Directors

Published: 2023-02-06 09:30:37 ET
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RENERGEN LIMITED
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa
(Registration number: 2014/195093/06)
JSE Share code: REN
A2X Share code: REN
ISIN: ZAE000202610
LEI: 378900B1512179F35A69
Australian Business Number (ABN): 93 998 352 675
ASX Share code: RLT
("Renergen" or "the Company")


CHANGES TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS


The Company has now completed its transformation from an exploration company into a fully
fledged production company, and its board of directors (“the Board”) believes that, as
Renergen gears up into this new phase, it is appropriate to sculpt the senior leadership team
accordingly.
RESIGNATION AND RETIREMENT OF DIRECTORS

In accordance with paragraph 3.59(b) of the JSE Limited (“JSE”) Listings Requirements, the
Board wishes to advise that, given the production of both LNG and liquid Helium having
commenced, Mr Alex Pickard and Mr Francois Olivier, will step down as non-executive
directors of the Company with immediate effect. The Board would like to thank Alex and
Francois for their guidance and support during the pre-production phase of the Virginia Gas
Project. In addition, Mr Bane Maleke has advised the Board that he will be retiring with
immediate effect.

APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS

In accordance with paragraph 3.59(a) of the JSE Listings Requirements, the Board wishes
to advise that Ms Thembisa Skweyiya and Mr Dumisa Hlatshwayo have been appointed as
independent non-executive directors of the Company with immediate effect. Ms Skweyiya
has also been appointed to the Company’s governance, ethics, transformation social and
compensation committee. Mr Hlatshwayo has been appointed to the Company’s audit, risk
and IT committee.

Ms Skweyiya (B.Proc, LLB, LLM, H.Dip (Tax) started her career working at a New York based
law firm before serving in various roles at local and international investment banking roles.
Over the last 21 years, Ms Skweyiya has served on numerous boards of directors of both
listed and unlisted companies, including, inter alia, Woolworths Holdings Limited and Sanlam
Limited, being involved and chairing various audit, risk, social and ethics, compliance and
sustainability sub-committees.

Mr Hlatshwayo (CA(SA), MBA, CD(SA)) has worked in both executive and
non-executive capacity within the public and private sectors. Mr Hlatshwayo has had
extensive experience in the financial and manufacturing industries. Mr Hlatshwayo has also
served on the boards of directors of numerous listed and unlisted companies, including, inter
alia, Alexander Forbes Financial Services (Pty) Limited and Aveng Manufacturing (Pty)
Limited with vast experience in audit and risk, social and ethics, and other
compliance-related roles.
The Board welcomes both Ms Skweyiya and Mr Hlatshwayo and looks forward to their
contributions to the Company as it embarks on the next phase of its growth cycle.

The Company confirms that the appointments were made in accordance with the Board
nomination policy.

“On behalf of the Board and executive, we sincerely thank Alex, Francois and Bane for all
the invaluable insight in navigating the challenges associated with developing a greenfield
project. We would also like to express our excitement at the prospect of Thembisa and
Dumisa joining the team, bringing new perspectives and ideas which will add to the depth of
the Board’s analytical skills. This is truly an exciting time in the Company’s history,” said
Stefano Marani, CEO.

Johannesburg
6 February 2023
Authorised by: Stefano Marani
Chief Executive Officer

Designated Advisor
PSG Capital
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www.renergen.co.za