MegaWest Energy, an independent oil and gas company, has appointed William Thornton as its president and COO.
The company has announced that George Stapleton will remain as chairman and CEO of the company.
Mr Stapleton stated: The appointment of Mr Thornton as president marks an important step forward for the company and strengthens the long-term strategy initiated in December 2006 to apply the best of Canadian heavy oil technology and production methodology to significant US heavy oil and bitumen deposits.
As the company continues to grow and to increase its focus on operational activities, additional responsibilities have been shifted to our Calgary office. It is in recognition of these increased responsibilities that the company has appointed Bill Thornton as president of the company.