Outdoor equipment retailer Mountain Equipment Co-op has named David Labistour, the head of the co-op's buying and design teams since 2003, as the organization's new chief executive. Labistour will take over effective Jan. 2 from Peter Robinson, who is moving to the chief executive position at the David Suzuki Foundation. The co-op said it was the first time the top job at the organization was filled internally. MEC, which was started in 1971 by University of British Columbia students who wanted access to good, inexpensive mountaineering gear, has 11 retail stores across Canada.
After cancelling its financing plans in a weak market, Chemokine Therapeutics Corp. (TSX:CTI) is slashing its workforce 65 per cent, cutting salaries to reduce costs and losing its CEO. Richard Piazza has resigned as chief executive and Bashir Jaffer, chief financial officer, has been appointed interim CEO.
Piazza has accepted a job with another organization, but will continue as chairman. The Vancouver-based firm supplies therapies to treat cancer, blood disorders and vascular diseases.
Laureen Whyte is the new vice-president of policy and sustainability for the Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia (AME BC).
Before joining AME BC, Whyte was principal at Arbutus Consulting. AME BC represents more than 4,100 members including individuals, companies and associations engaged in mineral exploration in B.C. and around the world.
Redhawk Resources, Inc. (TSXV:RDK) has appointed Joe Sandberg as president. He replaces Bruce Briggs, who has resigned. Sandberg has managed Redhawk's Copper Creek project since 2004, most recently acting as VP of development of the company's U.S. subsidiary. Redhawk is a Vancouver-based resource exploration and development company.
New Guinea Gold Corp. (TSXV:NGG) has made some senior management appointments to strengthen its Papua New Guinea organization. Wayne Johnston, formerly VP of operations, has accepted the position of chief operating officer. Jack Drzymulski has been appointed VP of exploration. He has been with NGG since 2006. Doug Hutchison is leaving the position of VP of exploration to become COO for associate companies Pacific Kanon Gold Corp. and Coppermoly Ltd. New Guinea Gold is a junior explorer and miner with its corporate office in Vancouver.
Dynasty Gold Corp. (TSXV:DYG) has hired Larry Kornze as VP of exploration. He was most recently with Barrick Gold as its regional manager for Mexico and Central America. Dynasty is a gold exploration company focused on China. Its head office is in Vancouver.
David Brett, a director who was CEO and president of Consolidated Pacific Bay Minerals Ltd. (TSXV:CBP) from 1995 to 1999, has been re-appointed CEO of the company. George Sanders, formerly CEO and president, will remain president and continue in his role spearheading the company's exploration projects. Consolidated Pacific Bay is a Vancouver resource company exploring for uranium and gold in Argentina and Quebec.
Brooke Clements has joined Peregrine Diamonds Ltd. (TSX:PGD) as its president. He replaces Eric Friedland, who will continue as chairman and CEO. Clements brings more than 20 years of diamond exploration and evaluation experience. Peregrine is a Vancouver-based diamond exploration and development company focused on Canada.
Western Prospector Group Ltd. (TSXV:WNP) has promoted Gerald Harper to senior VP for Mongolia. Harper also assumes the role of Western's qualified person from Wayne Roberts, who has resigned as Western's SVP and QP. Harper previously served as Western's VP of exploration, managing Western's Mongolia operations for the last three years. Western is focused on the Saddle Hills uranium project in Mongolia. Its head office is in Vancouver.
Don Rolfe has been appointed to serve as president and CEO of Credit Union Central of B.C. and to continue in that role at Central 1 Credit Union upon closing of the proposed combination with Credit Union Central of Ontario. He will assume the position on Feb. 15. Rolfe is currently president and CEO of Credential Financial Inc.
and The Ethical Funds Co. Central 1 will provide payments, treasury, Internet banking and trade services to more than 200 credit unions in B.C. and Ontario, serving some 2.7 million members. With offices in Vancouver and Mississauga, it will start operations with more than $7.4 billion in assets.
Universal Uranium Ltd. (TSXV:UUL) has promoted William Galine to executive VP. Galine has been the head of corporate communications for the past 21/2 years.
Universal Uranium is focused on building a portfolio of uranium properties. Its head office is in Vancouver.
- with files from The Canadian Press (For more Moving On listings, please visit www.businessedge.ca)
