Petropavlovsk PLC announced the appointment of Denis Alexandrov as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Alexandrov, who will also become a director of the Company, will join with effect from 1 December 2020. Denis is a highly experienced executive in mining and natural resources, including the Russian gold sector, and has a strong track record of delivering operational excellence and superior shareholder returns. From January 2016 through November 2020, Denis was Chief Executive Officer of Highland Gold Mining Limited Maxim Meshcheryakov was appointed interim Chief Executive Officer of Petropavlovsk PLC in August 2020. Maxim will remain with the Company in a senior position to work with Denis Alexandrov.