First Source Resources and CB Gold Announce that Mr. Hernan Martinez Torres-Former Colombian Minister of Mines and Energy-Will Join the Board of Directors of CB Gold Inc.
Fabio Capponi, President & CEO of CB Gold, noted, “We are extremely pleased that Mr. Martinez will join the New CB Gold Board and look forward to working closely with him as we develop our Colombian Projects with the intent of delivering best value to our shareholders and bringing development and employment in the areas and communities where we operate. He will bring excellent experience to the Board and complement the strong business and institutional relationships of New CB Gold's Management, Directors and Advisory Board members.“
Mr. Martinez served as the Minister of Mines and Energy of Colombia from July 2006 to August 2010. He has also been a member of the Board of Directors of Ecopetrol SA. from July 2006 to August 2010. Prior to his ministerial appointment, his business career included President and Chief Executive Officer of Exxon Mobil Colombia S.A., President of International Colombia Resources Corporation (INTERCOR) and Manager of Corporate Planning for Esso Colombiana S.A.
Mr. Martinez has also been the Council President and Representative of the President of Colombia at the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH). He has been a member of Board of Directors of various public and private companies, including: Interconexion Electrica S.A. ESP (ISA), Transmision Electrica S.A. (TRANSELCA), Inversura S.A., and Chairman of Carton Colombia S.A. (SMURFIT – KAPPA)
Mr. Martinez holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, and specialised in Petroleum Engineering at Northwestern University.
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Contact Information
First Source Resources Inc.
Peter Smith, President and CEO
778.999.7030
info@firstsourceresources.com
www.firstsourceresources.com or
CB Gold Inc.
Fabio Capponi, President and Chief Executive Officer
778.389.7274
fcapponi@cbgoldinc.com
www.cbgoldinc.com