Hopkins was chief executive of the oil sands-focused explorer, which filed for US bankruptcy protection in February, from 2006 to 2010 and its president from2006 to 2008.
A 30-year industry veteran, the Calgary-based boss retains a“major shareholding” of the New York-listed outfit after his resignation fromthe board of directors on Thursday, chairman Ron Blakely said.
"As the founder of Oilsands Quest and our chiefexecutive officer for several years, Hopkins had an indelible impact on the company,"Blakely said.
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