Essex Angel Capital Inc. has appointed Christopher P. Cherry as chief financial officer and a director of the company, effective immediately. To facilitate these changes, Mr. Douglas Eacrett has stepped down as chief financial officer of the company. Mr. Cherry has extensive corporate experience and has held senior-level positions for several public mining companies, including director, chief financial officer and secretary.

Mr. Cherry has been a chartered accountant since February, 2009, and a certified general accountant since 2004. He held positions with KPMG and Davidson and Co. LLP in Vancouver, B.C., where he gained experience as an auditor for junior public companies and as an initial public offering specialist.