Gran Tierra Energy Inc. Appoints New Director
Gran Tierra Energy (NYSE American:GTE) has appointed Brad Virbitsky as an independent director to its Board of Directors, effective September 30, 2025. Virbitsky, a portfolio manager and partner at Equinox Partners LLC, brings over a decade of experience in energy sector expertise and corporate strategy.
Virbitsky's credentials include serving as a director at Crew Energy, where he played a key role in its successful sale to Tourmaline at a 70% premium. He currently serves on the board of Canadian Premium Sand and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Princeton University with additional certifications in finance and oil and gas reserve analysis.
Gran Tierra Energy (NYSE American:GTE) ha nominato Brad Virbitsky come membro indipendente del Consiglio di Amministrazione, con effetto dal 30 settembre 2025. Virbitsky, gestore di portafoglio e partner di Equinox Partners LLC, apporta oltre un decennio di esperienza nel settore energetico e in strategia aziendale.
Le sue credenziali includono il ruolo di direttore presso Crew Energy, dove ha svolto un ruolo chiave nella sua vendita di successo a Tourmaline a una premium del 70%. Attualmente è nel consiglio di Canadian Premium Sand e possiede una laurea in Filosofia presso la Princeton University, con certificazioni aggiuntive in finanza e nell’analisi delle riserve di petrolio e gas.
Gran Tierra Energy (NYSE American:GTE) ha designado a Brad Virbitsky como director independiente del Consejo de Administración, con efecto a partir del 30 de septiembre de 2025. Virbitsky, gestor de carteras y socio de Equinox Partners LLC, aporta más de una década de experiencia en el sector energético y en la estrategia corporativa.
Las credenciales de Virbitsky incluyen haber sido director en Crew Energy, donde desempeñó un papel clave en su venta exitosa a Tourmaline por una prima del 70%. Actualmente forma parte del consejo de Canadian Premium Sand y posee una Licenciatura en Filosofía de la Universidad de Princeton, con certificaciones adicionales en finanzas y en análisis de reservas de petróleo y gas.
Gran Tierra Energy (NYSE American:GTE)가 독립 이사로 Brad Virbitsky를 이사회에 임명했으며, 시효는 2025년 9월 30일부터입니다. Virbitsky는 Equinox Partners LLC의 포트폴리오 매니저이자 파트너로서 에너지 부문 전문성과 기업 전략에 있어 10년이 넘는 경력을 보유하고 있습니다.
Virbitsky의 자격에는 Crew Energy의 이사로 재직하며 Tourmaline에 대한 성공적인 매각에서 70%의 프리미엄으로의 매각에 핵심적인 역할을 한 것이 포함됩니다. 그는 현재 Canadian Premium Sand 이사회에 재직 중이며 프린스턴 대학교에서 철학 학사를 취득했고 재무 및 석유가스 매장 분석에 대한 추가 자격을 보유하고 있습니다.
Gran Tierra Energy (NYSE American:GTE) a nommé Brad Virbitsky en tant qu'administrateur indépendant du conseil d'administration, à compter du 30 septembre 2025. Virbitsky, gestionnaire de portefeuille et associé chez Equinox Partners LLC, apporte plus d'une décennie d'expérience dans le secteur de l'énergie et la stratégie d'entreprise.
Les références de Virbitsky incluent son mandat de directeur chez Crew Energy, où il a joué un rôle clé dans sa vente réussie à Tourmaline avec une prime de 70%. Il siège actuellement au conseil de Canadian Premium Sand et est diplômé en philosophie de l'Université Princeton, avec des certifications supplémentaires en finance et en analyse des réserves de pétrole et de gaz.
Gran Tierra Energy (NYSE American:GTE) hat Brad Virbitsky zum unabhängigen Direktor des Vorstands ernannt, wirksam zum 30. September 2025. Virbitsky, Portfoliomanager und Partner bei Equinox Partners LLC, bringt mehr als ein Jahrzehnt Erfahrung in der Energiebranche sowie in der Unternehmensstrategie mit.
Virbitskys Qualifikationen umfassen eine Tätigkeit als Director bei Crew Energy, wo er eine Schlüsselrolle beim erfolgreichen Verkauf an Tourmaline zu einer Prämie von 70% spielte. Er ist derzeit im Vorstand von Canadian Premium Sand tätig und besitzt einen BA in Philosophie von der Princeton University sowie zusätzliche Zertifikate in Finanzen und der Analyse von Ölfeldern/Gasreserven.
Gran Tierra Energy (NYSE American:GTE) عيّنت Brad Virbitsky كعضو مستقل في مجلس الإدارة، اعتباراً من 30 سبتمبر 2025. Virbitsky، مدير محفظة وشريك في Equinox Partners LLC، يجلب أكثر من عقد من الخبرة في قطاع الطاقة واستراتيجيات الشركات.
تشمل مؤهلاته العمل كمدير في Crew Energy، حيث لعب دوراً رئيسياً في بيعه الناجح إلى Tourmaline مقابل علاوة قدرها 70%. وهو حالياً عضو في مجلس إدارة Canadian Premium Sand ويحمل شهادة B.A. في الفلسفة من جامعة برينستون مع شهادات إضافية في التمويل وتحليل احتياطات النفط والغاز.
Gran Tierra Energy (NYSE American:GTE) 已任命 Brad Virbitsky 为独立董事，加盟董事会，生效日期为 2025 年 9 月 30 日。Virbitsky 是 Equinox Partners LLC 的投资组合经理和合伙人，拥有在能源领域的十多年经验以及企业战略方面的专业知识。
Virbitsky 的资历还包括在 Crew Energy 担任董事，在他将其成功出售给 Tourmaline 的交易中发挥了关键作用，溢价为 70%。他目前在 Canadian Premium Sand 的董事会任职，并在普林斯顿大学获得哲学学士学位，此外还获得金融和石油与天然气储量分析方面的认证。
- Addition of experienced board member with deep expertise in energy markets and emerging markets
- New director brings successful M&A experience, demonstrated by 70% premium sale of Crew Energy to Tourmaline
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CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (“Gran Tierra” or the “Company”) (NYSE American:GTE)(TSX:GTE)(LSE:GTE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Brad Virbitsky to the Company’s Board of Directors as an independent director, effective September 30, 2025.
Mr. Virbitsky is a portfolio manager and partner at Equinox Partners LLC, a Connecticut-based investment firm with over 30 years of history in natural resources and emerging markets. Mr. Virbitsky has over a decade of experience working with management teams and boards to advise on long-term corporate and financial strategies. He has developed deep expertise in the global energy sector and has traveled extensively through the emerging markets conducting due diligence and assessing investment opportunities.
In addition to his role at Equinox, Mr. Virbitsky has served as a director of Crew Energy, where he represented Equinox’s significant investment and participated in the governance and audit committees, as well as the process that resulted in the successful sale of Crew to Tourmaline at a
Mr. Virbitsky earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy with Honors from Princeton University, where he also obtained a Certificate in Finance from the Bendheim Center. He has also completed additional professional development including S&P valuation courses and oil and gas reserve analysis training with Sproule.
Gran Tierra’s Board Chair Robert Hodgins stated:
“We are very pleased to welcome Brad Virbitsky to Gran Tierra’s Board of Directors. He brings deep expertise in global energy markets, investment strategy, and corporate governance, developed through extensive experience working with companies across multiple regions and sectors. We believe Brad’s insights and perspectives will be highly valuable to the Board as we continue to advance Gran Tierra’s strategy and create long-term shareholder value.”
About Gran Tierra Energy Inc.
Gran Tierra Energy Inc., together with its subsidiaries, is an independent international energy company currently focused on oil and natural gas exploration and production in Canada, Colombia and Ecuador. The Company is currently developing its existing portfolio of assets in Canada, Colombia and Ecuador and will continue to pursue additional new growth opportunities that would further strengthen the Company’s portfolio. The Company’s common stock trades on the NYSE American, the Toronto Stock Exchange and the London Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol GTE. Additional information concerning Gran Tierra is available at www.grantierra.com. Except to the extent expressly stated otherwise, information on the Company’s website or accessible from our website or any other website is not incorporated by reference into and should not be considered part of this press release. Investor inquiries may be directed to info@grantierra.com or (403) 265-3221.
Gran Tierra’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) are available on the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov. The Company’s Canadian securities regulatory filings are available on SEDAR+ at http://www.sedarplus.ca and UK regulatory filings are available on the National Storage Mechanism website at https://data.fca.org.uk/#/nsm/nationalstoragemechanism.
Contact Information
For investor and media inquiries please contact:
Gary Guidry
President & Chief Executive Officer
Ryan Ellson
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
+1-403-265-3221
info@grantierra.com
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