Bellatrix Exploration Ltd. announced the appointment of Mr. Brent Eshleman as the new President & Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors of Bellatrix, effective immediately. As previously announced on November 25, 2016, Brent Eshleman was appointed Interim President & Chief Executive Officer of the company and today's announcement completes the formal leadership transition as part of the company's succession planning efforts. Mr. Eshleman joined Bellatrix as Executive Vice President in July 2012 and was subsequently named Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the company in September 2014. In connection with Mr. Eshleman's appointment, Mr. Raymond Smith, has retired from his role as President & Chief Executive Officer effective immediately.