UAE-based Dana Gas has named Patrick Allman-Ward, the general manager of its Egyptian operations, as its new group chief executive, it said in a statement on Tuesday.

Allman-Ward, who joined Dana in 2012 from Royal Dutch Shell, has played a key role in developing the firm's Egyptian operations, including increasing production and developing new business opportunties, Dana said.

His appointment is effective Septemeber 1, 2013.

Allman-Ward replaces Rashid Saif AlJarwan, who was the interim CEO for the company over the past year after the retirement of chief executive Ahmed al-Arbeed, Dana said. – Reuters