TORONTO, March 13, 2012 /CNW/ - Geodrill Limited ("Geodrill" or "the Company") (GEO:TSX), a leading West African based drilling company, announced today that the Company has strengthened its Board of Directors with the appointment of Mr. Daniel Im, as an Independent Director to the Board of Directors.
"We welcome Daniel to the board and look forward to a long and productive engagement with him. The additional financial and advisory skills which he brings will benefit the Company as it progresses with its growth strategy," said John Bingham Chairman of Geodrill. "With Geodrill growing rapidly, both operationally and financially, it is important to continue increasing our corporate oversight by independent Directors. Daniel brings a wealth of knowledge in accounting and capital market transactions with experience in advising executive management and Boards of publicly listed companies."
Mr. Im who will serve on the board's Audit Committee, is a Chartered Accountant and a lawyer and currently the Chief Financial Officer of Adriana Resources. Prior to joining Adriana, Mr. Im worked as a securities lawyer at a major Toronto law firm after obtaining his law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School. Prior to law school, Mr. Im obtained his CA designation in 2003, while working at Deloitte & Touche LLP. Mr. Im earned his Master of Accounting and Honours Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from the University of Waterloo.
About Geodrill Limited
Geodrill Limited is a leading West African based drilling company currently operating in Ghana and Burkina Faso. Geodrill provides exploration and development drilling services to major, intermediate and junior mining companies with exploration and development operations in West Africa. The Company specializes in providing reverse circulation, diamond core and air-core drilling services using a modern fleet of drill rigs. The Company plans to grow organically and build its current client base while continuing to assess expansion opportunities throughout West Africa and other jurisdictions of Africa, to meet demand for its services and expertise.
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