Monday, August 2, 2010

Canadian CFOs on the Move – week ended July 30, 2010

Silvermet Inc. (TSX-V: SYI) announced that Jeffrey Dawley has resigned as CFO of the Company, and is being replaced by Ian Atacan. Mr. Atacan has previously held controllership roles in various public companies, including Epsilon Energy, Impax Energy Services and Consumers' Waterheater Income Fund.

Lingo Media Corporation (TSX-V: LM)(OTCBB: LMDCF) announced that Ryan Robertson has been appointed Chief Financial Officer. He succeeds Khurram Qureshi, who is stepping down after being CFO for the last 10 years. Mr. Robertson joins Lingo Media from Luxell Technologies Inc., where he was CFO for the last three years.

Canadian Orebodies Inc. (TSX-V: CO) announced that Joseph Heng has been appointed to the position of Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary for the Company. Mr. Heng replaces Mr. Gledhill, previously in the same role. For the past 10 years, Mr. Heng has been involved primarily with junior mining public companies and holds directorship, corporate secretary and CFO positions in several of the companies he is associated with.

Look Communications Inc. (TSX-V: LOK and LOK.A) announced that Mr. Jason Redman has resigned as Chief Financial Officer, and has been replaced by Grant McCutcheon, new Board Member and Acting Chief Financial Officer.

DiagnoCure, Inc. (TSX: CUR) announced the hiring of Chantal Miklosi as the new Chief Financial Officer. Mrs. Miklosi brings over 15 years experience in investment banking and finance.

UTS Energy Corporation (TSX: UTS) announced that its Board of Directors has approved the management team that will lead SilverBirch Energy Corporation ("SilverBirch"), including Wayne Bobye as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Bobye has been Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of UTS since 2005.

Adira Energy Ltd. (OTCBB: ADENF; FRANKFURT: AORLB8) announced that Gadi Levin has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of the Company's four Israeli operating subsidiaries.

Mullen Group Ltd. (TSX: MTL) announced the appointment of Mr. P. Stephen Clark to the position of Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Clark succeeds Mr. David E. Olson who is retiring from Mullen after 26 years of dedicated service.

GeoGlobal Resources Inc. (NYSE Amex: GGR) announced that Mr. Sunil Karkera, who was until recently the Corporate Controller, has been promoted to serve as the new CFO.

Saint John Port Authority announced that James Quinn will be replacing Al Soppitt as President and CEO. Mr. Quinn previously was CFO for the Canadian International Development Agency and Indian and Northern Affairs Canada.

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