GeoPark Announces Appointment of Jamie B. Coulter to its Board of Directors

GeoPark Limited (“GeoPark” or the “Company”) (NYSE: “GPRK”), a leading independent Latin American oil and gas explorer, operator and consolidator with operations and growth platforms in Colombia, Chile, Brazil, Argentina, and Peru, announced the appointment of Mr. Jamie B. Coulter as a new member of the Board of Directors of the Company, effective May 17, 2017.

Mr. Coulter is a well-respected businessman, known for spearheading the growth of a variety of businesses in diverse sectors. Mr. Coulter currently serves as Chairman and CEO of Coulter Enterprises Inc., a private investment firm. Mr. Coulter has been an investor in and strong supporter of GeoPark since 2006.

Mr. Coulter was a leader in the food retail and restaurant business for more than 46 years. He built and became the Chief Executive Officer of Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon, a company that was awarded IPO of the year and Forbes Magazine #1 Best Small Company in America for 3 consecutive years. In addition to Lone Star, he developed and operated Pizza Hut and Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurants and became the largest Pizza Hut franchisee, was inducted to the Pizza Hut Hall of Fame, and was named the Restaurants & Institutions CEO of the year.

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