Ivanhoe Energy, Inc. (IVAN) Announces New CEO in Light of Major Restructuring
Ivanhoe Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: IVAN) today announced the appointment of Robert Friedland as the company’s executive chairman and chief executive officer, effective May 29, 2008. Ivanhoe faces upcoming corporate and management restructuring for the implementation of multiple, full scale, commercial Heavy-to-Light oil projects around the globe. Friedland’s new position designates him as responsible for corporate restructuring, finance and closing commercial transactions. According to the press release, the major restructuring efforts are expected to increase Ivanhoe’s focus on developing heavy-oil assets centered on its proprietary HTL oil-upgrading technology. "The successful conclusion of the HTL testing phase and the growing global focus…