Alumni News - Africa Oil Corp.: Corporate Update

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- 09/15/09 -- Africa Oil Corp. (TSX VENTURE: AOI) ("Africa Oil" or "the Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of the following new board members and senior officers:
James Phillips, Vice President Exploration
Before joining Africa Oil, Mr. Phillips was Vice President Exploration Africa and Middle East for Lundin Petroleum AB. Mr. Phillips is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley and San Diego State University where he obtained BS and MS degrees, both in Geology. He has over 24 years of experience in the oil industry including senior technical and managerial positions with Shell Oil Company and Occidental including heading up Oxy's African exploration new ventures.

source: EarthTimes