we need a new md - and we need him/her now!!

Hi all

I have posted this again - as I am sick of negative string topics when it comes to Hardman!

Toggs - re your question - "Were they some of TED`s" -where did that idea come from?

Seriously, a company like Hardman without a CEO at such a critical time is a problem - the market does not like it - and especially as TE has led the company so spectacularly to where it is now. We need a new CEO fast - and we need a bloody good CEO.

If TE is selling some shares - then that could be a problem for the market - but given that he has resigned for health reasons - quite an understandable human situation.

Gurutrader - get real - Hardman (and the JV) have had less dusters on this acreage than almost any other field! a 70%+ to 80% success rate is something you only expect in a place like Saudi Arabia.

We should hear from Tiof 4 next Tuesday - and then Merou 3 weeks later - ships available.

A new MD is vital and soon - and someone exceptional - Hardman - give your headhunters a kick along - they will play you along to earn a better fee - but the stakes are too high to play those games.

What about a friendly poach from Woodside? That person would know the game, the territory and be up and running from day 1.

Cheers TGN