Petro Viking Energy Inc. announced the appointment of Leonard Van Betuw as the Company's new Director, effective July 14, 2021. Mr. Van Betuw replaces Gregory Doucette, the former President of the Company. Early in Leonard's career, he spent most of his time abroad for various companies from 1998 to 1992. This is where Mr. van Betuw began forming of what will become his managerial skill sets. During these years, Mr. van Betuw held various contract positions and consulting roles including Geophysicist for Can-Oxy in Yemen, Operations Supervision for Veritas Geophysical and Operations Manager in Canada and Venezuela with Western Atlas International. Mr. van Betuw consulted as an advisor with Life Sciences Institute from 2006 until 2011 when the company changed its name to Quattro Exploration and Production Ltd/. a TSX listed Junior Oil and Gas Company. In 2011, he was appointed President and CEO until 2016. In February, 2017, Leonard van Betuw became President and CEO of Avila Exploration and Development Canada Ltd.