Avanti Energy Inc. announced that Mr. John McIntyre has accepted the position of chairman of the board of director. John has served the company well as President and CEO and will continue his involvement with the company in the new role of chairman. Mr. Karl Kottmeier has accepted the position of President and CEO.

Karl has over 20 years' experience in corporate finance and administration and has raised over $125 million for resource companies over that period. The company also announced a new board member, Mr. David Leishman. Dave brings a wealth of experience and contacts to the Avanti board, the results of a long and successful career in institutional sales and retail brokerage with a number of Canadian investment firms, most recently with Canaccord Capital in Vancouver.