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DALLAS, Aug 04, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --

Kosmos Energy (NYSE: KOS) today announced that Brad Whitmarsh has joined the Company as Vice President of Investor Relations. Whitmarsh reports to W. Greg Dunlevy, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

"We are excited to have Brad join our growing Kosmos team. His knowledge of the oil and gas industry, along with his proven success in establishing key relationships with the investment community, will be extremely beneficial as we build our investor relations program," said Dunlevy.

Prior to joining Kosmos, Whitmarsh was Manager of Investor Relations at Noble Energy, Inc. He also worked in multiple roles in Noble Energy's internal audit department. Whitmarsh earned a bachelor of business administration degree in accounting from Texas A&M University and is a certified public accountant licensed in the state of Texas.

About Kosmos Energy

Kosmos Energy Ltd. (NYSE: KOS) is an international oil and gas exploration and production company focused on underexplored regions in Africa. The Company's asset portfolio includes major discoveries and exploration prospects with significant hydrocarbon potential in several West African countries. For additional information, visit www.kosmosenergy.com.

SOURCE: Kosmos Energy Ltd.

Kosmos Energy Ltd.
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