Reconnaissance Energy Africa, the Canadian oil and gas company advancing exploration assets across Namibia, Angola and Gabon, has appointed energy executive Ryan Kubik as an independent director as it moves to advance its African portfolio.

Ryan Kubik, a chartered professional accountant and chartered financial analyst with more than 30 years of energy, finance and corporate leadership experience, joined ReconAfrica’s board effective October 1, 2026.

Former Canadian Oil Sands executive joins board

Ryan Kubik brings more than 15 years of experience in CEO and CFO positions at public and private companies, with expertise spanning corporate strategy, governance, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, investor relations and major capital investments.

He most recently served as chief financial officer of MEG Energy from 2022 to 2025. Before that, he was CFO and senior vice president of corporate strategy at Heritage Royalty.

Ryan Kubik also spent more than a decade in senior leadership roles at Canadian Oil Sands Limited, including serving as CEO from 2013 to 2016 and CFO from 2007 to 2013.

Earlier in his career, Ryan Kubik held finance and treasury positions at EnCana Energy Corporation and its predecessors, PanCanadian Energy Corporation and PanCanadian Petroleum Limited. He began his career with Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants.

ReconAfrica targets next phase of African exploration

ReconAfrica said Ryan Kubik’s experience in capital allocation, corporate finance, governance and strategic execution will complement the technical, operational and stakeholder expertise already represented on its board.

The company is currently advancing the Kavango discovery in Namibia while progressing opportunities in Angola and Gabon. “Disciplined capital allocation, strong governance and thoughtful strategic decision-making will continue to be increasingly important,” said Diana McQueen, chair of ReconAfrica’s board.

Ryan Kubik said he was joining the company at an important stage of its development, adding that he looked forward to supporting its strategy with a focus on investment, governance and long-term shareholder value.

ReconAfrica holds large African exploration portfolio

ReconAfrica is exploring the Damara Fold Belt and Kavango Rift Basin across northeastern Namibia, southeastern Angola and northwestern Botswana, where it holds petroleum licences and access to approximately 13 million contiguous acres.

The company also operates the 1,214-square-kilometre Ngulu block in shallow waters offshore central Gabon. The block includes the Loba oil field discovery and prospects across pre-salt and post-salt plays, with its location providing access to nearby producing fields and infrastructure.

Ryan Kubik holds CPA, CFA and ICD.D designations and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Calgary. His industry leadership experience also includes service on the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers Board of Governors and the Oil Sands CEO Council.