Cloud Peak Energy Inc. (NYSE:CLD), one of the largest U.S. coal producers and the only pure-play Powder River Basin (PRB) coal company, announced today that Girish Hemrajani has joined the Company as Vice President and Treasurer.
Mr. Hemrajani has over 20 years′ experience in treasury, finance and accounting and was most recently Vice President and Treasurer at ION Geophysical Corporation, a NYSE listed global seismic solutions company based in Houston. He has extensive international experience, including Asian joint venture structuring and acquisitions and has worked for public corporations in the energy, manufacturing and consumer products industries.
Mr. Hemrajani received his Masters of Business Administration from William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration, University of Rochester in Rochester, NY and is a Chartered Accountant from India. Additionally, he received both his Master of Commerce and Bachelor of Commerce in India.
Mr. Hemrajani will be responsible for all aspects of the Company′s Treasury function, including corporate finance, cash management and Treasury operations.
'I am extremely pleased that Girish is joining the Cloud Peak Energy team,' said Michael Barrett, Cloud Peak Energy′s Chief Financial Officer. 'He brings great skills and experience as we continue to invest in the future of the company.'
About Cloud Peak Energy
Cloud Peak Energy Inc. (NYSE:CLD) is headquartered in Wyoming and is one of the largest U.S. coal producers and the only pure-play PRB coal company. As one of the safest coal producers in the nation, Cloud Peak Energy specializes in the production of low sulfur, subbituminous coal. The company owns and operates three surface coal mines in the PRB, the lowest cost major coal producing region in the nation. The Antelope and Cordero Rojo mines are located in Wyoming and the Spring Creek mine is located near Decker, Montana. With approximately 1,600 employees, the Company is widely recognized for its exemplary performance in its safety and environmental programs. Cloud Peak Energy is a sustainable fuel supplier for approximately 4% of the nation′s electricity.
Cloud Peak Energy Inc.
Karla Kimrey, 720-566-2932
Vice President, Investor Relations
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