CALGARY, AB , May 16, 2025 /CNW/ - The Board of Directors (the "Board") of Western Energy Services Corp. (the "Company" or "Western") (TSX: WRG) announces the appointment of Gavin Lane as President and Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") of Western effective immediately.

Mr. Lane is being named as CEO, after serving as Interim CEO since January 31, 2025. Following the retirement of Alex MacAusland, the Western Board undertook a thorough evaluation process, including a comprehensive external search, prior to naming Mr. Lane as CEO.

Chairman Ron Mathison noted; "We are pleased to appoint Gavin Lane as CEO. We value his commitment to the Company, as well as the progress that Mr. Lane and his team are making on several key initiatives. We look forward to continued advances in the company's operations, safety processes, earning power and culture."

In conjunction with this appointment, Chantel Calancia will continue to serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") while the Company initiates a formal search for a permanent CFO.

About Western

Western is a progressive energy services company which provides contract drilling services through its division, Horizon Drilling in Canada, and its wholly owned subsidiary, Stoneham Drilling Corporation in the United States. Additionally, Western provides production services in Canada through its division, Eagle Well Servicing which provides well servicing and its division Aero Rental Services which provides oilfield rental services.

Forward-Looking Statements and Information

This press release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. The use of any of the words "expected", "will" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking information or statements. More particularly and without limitation, this press release contains forward-looking statements and information regarding the transition of senior management of Western, including the interim position to be served pending the results of an executive search process. These forward-looking statements and information are based on expectations and assumptions made by Western in light of its experience and its current understanding of the plans for the transition of the CFO role. Although Western believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking statements and information are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements and information as Western cannot give any assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking statements and information address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks.  The forward-looking statements and information contained in this press release are made as of the date hereof and Western does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws.

SOURCE Western Energy Services Corp.