Canaccord Capital Inc. (TSX:CCI) has named Brad Kotush as its new chief financial officer. He replaces the retiring Dennis Burdett.
Kotush has served as CFO of the company's European operations and vice-president for finance at Canaccord Capital Canada.
With its head office in Vancouver, Canaccord is an independent full-service investment dealer.
Geoscience BC has appointed Lyn Anglin to the positions of president and CEO of the organization. Anglin was formerly director of the Geological Survey of Canada's Pacific division in Vancouver.
Geoscience BC is a not-for-profit NGO based in Vancouver, formed to invest in research and data collection for mineral and energy exploration in the province, in particular the forest-dependent areas affected by the mountain pine beetle.
MetroBridge Networks Corp. is welcoming a new member to its management team.
The firm says Christopher Morris brings extensive experience in the tech sector to his position as chief financial officer, including a recent stint as CEO of Transit Television Network in Orlando, Fla.
Vancouver-based MetroBridge is a privately held company that delivers broadband wireless access through a microwave network.
Benchmark Energy Corp. (TSXV:BEE) has hired David Harrison as its new president. He replaces Jean-Claude Boubée, who will remain as a company director.
The company says Harrison has focused on corporate governance and finance with previous firms.
Benchmark is based in Vancouver.
Red Back Mining Inc. (TSX:RBI) has appointed Lukas Lundin as chairman of the board of directors and named a new vice-president for exploration.
Hugh Stuart, the new VP, joined Red Back in October 2003 as exploration manager in Ghana.
Vancouver-based Red Back holds a 90-per-cent interest in the Chirano gold mine in Ghana.
Adriana Resources Inc. (TSXV:ADI) has added Anthony Kovacs to its technical team as exploration manager. Kovacs recently worked with Anglo American as project geophysicist.
Adriana is a Vancouver-based mining development company.
Steve Dewar has been appointed as the CEO and a director of Option-NFA Inc. (TSXV:OPN) in addition to his role as president. He replaces Geoff Power, who remains a director.
Option-NFA is a Vancouver-based manufacturer and designer of snowboards, skis, bindings, clothing and accessories for the action sports market.
Robeez Footwear Ltd. has expanded its executive management team with two appointments. Kenton Low has been named executive VP of sales and marketing, while Paul Schoeman has been named VP of operations. These are newly created roles.
Headquartered in Burnaby, Robeez manufactures soft-soled leather footwear for infants to four year-olds.
Larry Sullivan is joining the Art In Motion Limited Partnership (AIM LP) as chief operating officer. Sullivan, a chartered accountant, comes from BakeMark.
AIM LP of Vancouver is a global publisher, framer and licensor of images and fine-art reproductions.
Grey Worldwide Northwest has appointed Craig Redmond as VP, creative director. Prior to joining Grey at its office in Vancouver, Redmond was a creative director at BBDO in Toronto.
Grey Worldwide Northwest provides advertising, PR, promotional and interactive services. It is a partner company of Grey Global Group, a WPP company.
Cathy Munn Demers has been appointed CEO of Excellence Seminars International. Demers was the co-founder of Electric Mail Co., which went public in 1998.
Excellence International is a Nanaimo-based company that delivers personal and professional development programs.
Sungold International Holdings Corp. (OTCBB:SGIHF) has made executive appointments in two subsidiaries.
Scott Rowe is the new VP of corporate development for Horsepower Broadcasting Network (HBN) International Ltd. and Richard Henley the new general manager of commercial advertising for the company's subsidiary Racing Unified Network (R.U.N.) Inc.
Rowe brings more than 35 years of involvement in the horse-racing industry, most recently as a consultant on new racetrack projects and redesigns. Henley comes from Xentel DM Inc.
Sungold develops entertainment and e-commerce business. Its corporate office is in Vancouver.
- with files from The Canadian Press
