NorthWest Copper (TSX-V:NWST) Corp said it has appointed Peter Lekich as director, investor relations.
Lekich has over 10 years of experience in investor relations and previously worked at Galiano Gold and Eldorado Gold. Before that he worked in project finance, asset management and investor relations positions at Alterra Power, a developer and operator of renewable power projects.
"We are delighted to add Peter to our team at Northwest," Peter Bell, president and CEO of Northwest Copper said in a statement. "He brings relevant IR experience and investor relationships to us as well as a strong background in finance. We have a busy year ahead and we look forward to having him help us tell our story."
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Lekich holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of British Columbia and an MBA from the Sauder School of Business.
He has been granted 150,000 stock options at an exercise price of $0.65 per share and 50,000 restricted share units (RSU) under the company's stock option and RSU plans.
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