Why did the Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) share price lift today?

The oil and gas company's share price finished up amid news of a new appointment.

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The Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BPT) share price has finished in the green today, defying a sector-wide slump on Tuesday.

At market close, shares in the energy producer were trading at $1.245, up 0.81%.

For some perspective, the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) was down 0.97% today.

What's new at Beach Energy?

Beach Energy informed investors it has appointed Rob Jager ONZM as an independent non-executive director.

Jager is best known for his career at Shell Energy. Over a career spanning more than 40 years, he has served in multiple executive roles including vice president in both Perth and New Zealand.

Recently, Jager completed a nine year stint as independent non-executive director with Air New Zealand.

Beach energy share price snapshot

The Beach Energy share price has slumped more than 34% in the past 12 months, falling around 31% this year to date.

The company's shares dropped 1.19% in the past month but have picked up more than 6% in the last week.

The energy producer has a market capitalisation of about $2.8 billion.

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