Russell Barnett joins GB Energy

Russell Barnett, the son of Premier Colin Barnett, has joined the board of West Perth-based oil and gas explorer GB Energy.

The announcement is below:

GB Energy Limited (ASX:GBX) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Russell Barnett as a non-executive Director effective immediately. Mr Barnett has a Masters of Business Administration, Bachelor of Commerce, a Graduate Certificate in Mineral Economics and has over 15 years experience in technology commercialisation, innovation management, new venture creation and venture capital markets with a wide range of organisations throughout the Asia Pacific region.

He is the Principal and founder of Australian Venture Consultants Pty Ltd, a management consulting practice providing expertise in these areas to universities, research funding agencies and other innovation intensive organisations. Mr Barnett is currently the non-executive Chairman of the ASX listed company, Freedom Eye Limited. Mr Barnett's experience and business development networks will be of considerable benefit to GB Energy.