Beach Energy Ltd. announced the appointment of Mr. Matthew Kay as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 17 July 2016 or such earlier date as is available and mutually agreed. Mr. Kay holds tertiary qualifications in economics and a Master of Business Administration. He has over 25 years' experience, and extensive senior leadership experience in the oil and gas industry.

He is presently Executive General Manager, Strategy and Commercial at Oil Search Limited. Mr. Kay will take over from Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Neil Gibbins.