Sears Canada Inc. (TSX:SCC) says that David Merkley, senior VP and CFO, is leaving the company to pursue other interests. He will remain until Nov. 13 to ensure a smooth transition to Allen Ravas, who has been senior VP for finance of Sears Holding Corp. since 2005. Sears Canada has 197 corporate stores, 185 dealer stores and 45 home-improvement showrooms. Its head office is in Toronto.

* * *

Calloway Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CWT.UN) says president and CEO Simon Nyilassy is now directly overseeing the trust's operating and development activities, and Bart Munn, its CFO, is overseeing investment and acquisition activities, in addition to his existing responsibilities for accounting and finance. Rudy Gobin has been appointed strategy officer. Calloway's head office is in Vaughan.

* * *

SonnenEnergy Corp. (TSXV:PWR) says that John Ross has resigned as CFO and it is in the process of hiring a replacement. SonnenEnergy company designs, markets and maintains grid-connected solar-power systems. Its corporate offices are located in Toronto and its European operations are based in Polling, Germany.

* * *

Avalon Works Corp. (TSXV:AWB) has named Simon Phaneuf as its president and interim CFO. He replaces Claudio Mirella, who steps down from the position after three years. Avalon is an e-business facilitator company with its head office in Ottawa.

* * *

Iamgold Corp. (TSX:IMG, NYSE:IAG) has appointed Elaine Ellingham as senior VP of investor relations and communications. Ellingham, a geologist, brings more than 25 years of experience in the mining industry. Iamgold is a mid-tier gold producer with operations in North America, South America and Africa. Its head office is in Toronto.

* * *

Olympus Pacific Minerals Inc. (TSX:OYM) says it has named Peter Tiedemann as CFO, succeeding Pamela Campagnoni, who has left the company. Tiedemann had previously held the role of OYM's VP of corporate affairs since last March. Olympus Pacific is a gold explorer and producer in Southeast Asia. It is based in Toronto.

* * *

Adeptron Technologies Corp. (TSX:ATQ) has named Francis Lindayen, CA, as its chief financial officer. Lindayen has a wide range of previous experience as a public company CFO. Adeptron provides product solutions and support to the global electronics and related technologies industries. It is headquartered in Markham.

* * *

Macusani Yellowcake Inc. (TSXV:YEL) says Paul Andersen is replacing James Andersen as CFO. James Andersen remains a director. Paul Andersen is a CA and CPA and is managing partner of a Toronto accounting firm, as well as an officer of two publicly listed firms. Macusani controls more than 20,000 hectares of mineral exploration properties in Peru. Its head office is in Toronto.

* * *

Consolidated Thompson Iron Mines Ltd. (TSX:CLM) has appointed Howard Bernier as COO. Bernier, a metallurgical engineer, most recently was senior adviser to major iron ore mining companies, performing due diligence reviews and studies on possible acquisitions. CLM is an exploration and development company with head office in Toronto.

* * *

Golden Odyssey Mining Inc. (TSXV:GOE) has named Tyrone Docherty as president and CEO. Docherty was previously president and CEO of Quinto Mining Corp. Golden Odyssey is an exploration company focused on Nevada. Its head office is in Toronto.

* * *

TGO Consulting has promoted Blair Hicken to chief information officer. He joined TGO in 1997. Steve Ewing has been hired as VP of sales and marketing. His experience includes serving as VP and general manager for Ikon Office Solutions. TGO is a privately held Canadian company with offices in Toronto and Ottawa.

* * *

Wells Fargo Equipment Finance Co. (WFEF) in Canada says Bill Guminny has been appointed Canadian national sales manager for industry finance. He was formerly manager of cross-border sales. The industry finance team specializes in providing retail and wholesale financing and leasing options in such markets as construction equipment and commercial vehicles. WFEF, headquartered in Toronto, is a subsidiary of Wells Fargo Financial Corp. Canada.

* * *

Electrolux Home Care Products (EHCP) has promoted Scott Ride to president of Electrolux Home Care Products Canada and Electrolux Central Vacuum Systems. He replaces Russ Minick, who was recently named president and CEO of EHCP. Ride will divide his time between Mississauga, where the EHCP Canada team is based; Webster City, Iowa, where ECVS is based; and Bloomington, Ill., where EHCP is headquartered.

* * *

SQI Diagnostics Inc. (TSXV: SQD) says that Thomas O’Connor has been appointed senior VP of sales and marketing. O’Connor brings more than two decades of experience in sales and marketing, management and business development. He will work in the United States. SQI is a medical systems automation company focused on laboratory-based biomarker testing. Its head office is in Toronto.

* * *

Everton Resources Inc. (TSXV:EVR) has name Khadija Abounaim to the position of CFO effective Nov. 3. Abounaim has been the company’s controller for more than four years. Everton explores in the Opinaca region of James Bay and in the Dominican Republic. Its head office is in Ottawa.

* * *

Richmond Minerals (TSXV:RMD) has named Birks Bovaird as president and France Crawford as corporate secretary. Bovaird has been a financial consultant to both public and private Canadian companies for more than 30 years. Crawford has been a corporate consultant for 30 years. Richmond explores for gold, base metals and uranium. Its head office is in Toronto.

* * *

Roadrunner Oil & Gas Inc. (TSXV: ROA) is very pleased to announce the appointment of Kirk Stingley to the position of CFO. Stingley, who is also the CFO of Eternal Energy, brings more than 20 years of diverse financial and accounting leadership experience. With its head office in Toronto and operations based in Denver and Houston, Roadrunner is engaged in the acquisition, development and production of oil and gas resources.

* * *

PharmEng International Inc. (TSXV:PII) says that CFO Bert Loveless will step down but will provide a transitional period of services. Brian Fielding, CA, has been named chief operating and financial officer. PharmEng is a consulting and contract manufacturing company that serves the pharmaceutical and biotech industries in North America and internationally. Its head office is in Toronto.

* * *

Canoe Inc. has named Cathy Fernandes as sales VP. Fernandes brings more than 14 years of experience in sales and marketing management in both traditional and online media environments. She will work in Toronto. A subsidiary of Quebecor Media, Canoe.ca is a local and national interactive media provider of news, entertainment and services. Its office is in Toronto.

(E-mail notices and photos at least two weeks before publication date to murdoch@businessedge.ca. For more listings, visit www.businessedge.ca)