Advantage Oil & Gas Ltd. has appointed Michael Belenkie to the position of COO, the company said on Nov. 1.

Belenkie has over 20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry in a variety of senior management roles which included a diversity of both technical and high level business positions. Mike holds a mechanical engineering degree and his work experience includes major producers and successful start-up companies including Talisman Energy Inc., Painted Pony Energy Ltd. and Modern Resources Inc.

As Advantage expands its operating areas and continues to strengthen its already solid business foundation, the company said Mike’s skill set and leadership will complement the existing management team and the corporation as a whole. In his role as COO, Mike will oversee the areas of corporate development, marketing and commercial and operations/engineering.

Advantage said it looks forward to Mike’s contributions in helping to enhance value creation in developing the company’s Montney resource.