He was also Finance Director of AIM quoted Silvermere Energy plc, which he left following the successful reverse takeover of the Mustang Island assets (an oilfield off the coast of Texas) in August 2011, which valued the enlarged group at £4.25m. He has specific expertise in relation to assessing, structuring and executing acquisitions, notably the implementation of financial reporting procedures, undertaking financial due diligence, managing capital requirements, and raising debt and equity finance. This experience will be important in successfully executing the Acquisition.