TMK Energy Limited (ASX:TMK) has disclosed that Chief Executive Officer Dougal Ferguson has tendered his resignation and will step down from the role in early February 2027, with the company's board commencing a formal recruitment process for a replacement CEO.

Key Points

  • CEO Dougal Ferguson has resigned and will step down in early February 2027.
  • Mr Ferguson has served as CEO of TMK Energy since July 2024.
  • The board has commenced a formal recruitment process for a replacement CEO.
  • Following appointment of a successor, Mr Ferguson has agreed to provide advisory support to the company if required.

CEO Resignation and Departure Timeline

TMK Energy disclosed on 6 November 2026 that Dougal Ferguson has tendered his resignation as Chief Executive Officer and will step down in early February 2027. Mr Ferguson has held the CEO role since July 2024. According to the filing, following the appointment of a successor, Mr Ferguson has agreed to provide advisory support to the company if required, to ensure the incoming CEO has access to his experience and knowledge of the business.

Board Recruitment Process for New CEO

The TMK Energy board has commenced a formal recruitment process for a replacement CEO. Chairman Professor John Warburton stated in the filing that an incoming CEO will be required to have the skills and experience to appraise, develop and commercialise TMK's wholly owned Gurvantes XXXV Project. Professor Warburton noted that the formal recruitment process was commenced with Mr Ferguson's full endorsement and support, and described the process as part of the company's ongoing succession plan.

Gurvantes XXXV Project and Outgoing CEO's Tenure

In comments included in the filing, Mr Ferguson described his involvement with TMK and the Gurvantes XXXV Project, noting the asset progressed from a privately owned exploration asset through to its ASX listing and eventual 100% ownership by TMK. Professor Warburton's statement in the filing referenced significant operational gains during Mr Ferguson's tenure and noted Mr Ferguson's role in delivering multiple rounds of funding through joint venture partnerships and equity raisings, as well as his involvement in the company's restructuring, resourcing and change management.