VANCOUVER, April 13, 2017 /CNW/ – GREAT PANTHER SILVER LIMITED (TSX: GPR; NYSE MKT: GPL) (“Great Panther”; or the “Company”) announces the appointment of Ms. Elise Rees FCPA, FCA, ICD.D to the Company’s board of directors.
“We are delighted to have someone with Elise’s professional and board experience join Great Panther Silver as an independent director,” stated Bob Garnett, chair of the board of directors. “Having recently retired after a 35-year career in professional accountancy, she brings us significant experience in acquisitions, mergers and corporate reorganizations across a wide range of industries, including mining, energy, infrastructure, construction, real estate, retail and distribution. Further, she is qualified as a financial expert under SEC, NYSE/NASDAQ and TSX Listing Rules.”
Ms. Rees is an experienced director, having served on the boards of a number of profit and not-for profit organizations, including as board chair, treasurer, and audit and finance committee chair. She currently sits on the boards of Enmax Corporation, EasyPark, and Westland Insurance, as well as the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade.