C-Com Satellite Systems Inc. (TSXV:CMI) says it will start a search for a new chief financial officer immediately. Ron Leslie resigned from the CFO position, but remains on the company's board.
C-Com develops and deploys commercial mobile satellite-based technology for the delivery of two-way high-speed Internet, VoIP and video services to vehicles. Its head office is in Ottawa.
Algonquin Power Income Fund of Oakville has appointed Vito Ciciretto as chief operating officer. Ciciretto, an accountant, brings 20 years experience in general management, manufacturing and finance. He was most recently executive program director for Honeywell Aerospace.
Algonquin Power Income Fund (TSX:APF.UN, APF.DB) is an open-ended investment trust with interests in a diverse portfolio of power generating and infrastructure assets across North America, including 48 hydroelectric facilities, five natural gas-fired cogeneration facilities, 17 alternative fuels facilities and 15 water reclamation and distribution facilities.
Rory Olson is the new CEO of Neutron Enterprises Inc. (OTCBB: NTRN), a developer of technology-based proprietary point-of-sale and digital media solutions. He replaces Andrew Gertler, who remains as chairman of the board.
Olson was recently COO of privately held Airborne Entertainment.
Neutron develops technology-based proprietary point-of-sale and digital media solutions that include Elumalite and Ultra-Glo.
Its DSBN division provides event marketing services through outdoor LED screens. The company's offices are in Mississauga, Montreal, Los Angeles, and Shanghai.
Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc. (TSX:DND) has appointed Jason Gross to the newly created post of vice-president of scientific affairs.
Gross has been in the pharmaceutical industry for more than 14 years, most recently as a venture partner and VP of scientific affairs at MDS Capital Corp.
Gross studied marketing and management prior to receiving his doctor of pharmacy from the University of Arizona.
Cipher Pharmaceuticals is a drug development company focused on commercializing novel formulations of successful, currently marketed molecules using advanced drug delivery technologies.
Golden China Resources Corp. (TSXV:AUC) says Michael Hitch has left his position as vice-president of exploration and development.
Golden China is in the final stages of a business combination with Michelago Ltd. of Australia, which will position the amalgamated company as a major foreign producer of gold in China.
Toronto-based Golden China Resources Corp. is focused on the exploration and development, operations and merchant banking in the Chinese precious metal industry.
Uruguay Mineral Exploration Inc. (TSXV:UME) has appointed George Schroer as VP of exploration effective July 15.
He was most recently exploration manager for Bolivar Gold Corp. Mike Schwabe retires as head of exploration, but will work with the company in Uruguay as a consulting geologist.
Uruguay Mineral Exploration Inc. is a gold producer and exploration company that develops mineral opportunities in Uruguay. Its offices are in Toronto and Montevideo.
Dean Matsumoto has been named vice-president of Real Facilities Inc. Before joining Real Facilities, he spent almost 20 years in positions of increasing responsibility at Marshall Cummings, one of Toronto's leading interior design companies, most recently serving as its president.
Real Facilities Inc is a Toronto-based, employee-owned, group of corporate real estate professionals representing the interests of corporate space users.
The Mining Association of Canada has elected Derek Pannell, CEO of Falconbridge Ltd., as its chairman. He succeeds Richard Ross, president and CEO of Inmet Mining Corp.
Pannell is a metallurgical engineer with more than 35 years of experience in the mining and metals industry.
Based in Ottawa, MAC is the national organization for the Canadian mining industry.
Calpine Corp. (OTC: CPNLQ) has named Gregory Doody as executive VP, general counsel and secretary.
He was previously executive VP, general counsel and secretary at HealthSouth Corp.
Nancy Murray, who had been serving as Calpine's interim general counsel, remains in her position as senior VP.
Founded in 1984, Calpine is a North American power company, capable of delivering nearly 27,000 megawatts of electricity to customers in 21 U.S. states and three Canadian provinces. Its head office is in San Jose, Calif.
Sysco Corp. (NYSE:SYY) has named Stephen Christie as executive vice-president of Sysco Food Services of Central Ontario, Inc., a food service distribution subsidiary located in Peterborough. He is currently senior VP of the operation.
Sysco Food Services of Central Ontario Inc., provides products and services to food service operations throughout Ontario. Sysco Corp.'s head office is in Houston.
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