MONTREAL, Feb. 12 /CNW Telbec/ - Golden Goose Resources Inc. (TSX-V: GGR)
(the "Company") is very pleased to announce the appointment of François Perron
to its Board of Directors. Mr. Perron will also join the audit committee. Mr.
Perron will replace Kevin Sherkin, who has resigned as a director. However,
Mr. Sherkin has entered into a consultant agreement to provide advisory
services to the Company.
François Perron is involved in the financial markets as a portfolio
manager, most recently managing a resource-focused portfolio for NBC
Alternative Investments. Prior to joining NBC in 2007, he spent seven years
running various resource funds for the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec.
In 2006, he was recognized by the Brendan Woods International survey as a "Top
Gun" asset manager in mining. He also has experience as a research analyst
covering the forest products sector for Merrill Lynch. Mr. Perron graduated
with a B.Sc. in Computer Science from McMaster University in 1986 and earned
an MBA from HEC Montréal in 1992.
"We are delighted to welcome François Perron to the Golden Goose team,"
said Jean-Marc Lacoste, President and Chief Executive Officer of Golden Goose
Resources. "His background and skills will be a valuable asset for the Company
at this stage in its development."
"On behalf of the other directors, I would also like to take the
opportunity to thank Kevin Sherkin for his hard work and valued participation
as a director. We are pleased to be able to count on him as consultant in the
future." Mr. Lacoste added.
The appointment of Mr. Perron is subject to confirmation by the TSX
Venture Exchange.
The Company also announces that its Board of Directors has granted to Mr.
Perron stock options to purchase an aggregate of 50,000 common shares of the
Company at an exercise price of $0.25 per common share. The options were
granted under the Company's stock option plan, and expire on February 11,
2014.
ABOUT GOLDEN GOOSE RESOURCES
Golden Goose Resources Inc. is a Canadian public company listed on the
TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol GGR. The Company is principally engaged
in mineral exploration and acquisition and has a portfolio of gold, platinum
group metals, and nickel properties in Ontario and Quebec.
The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept
responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
%SEDAR: 00004334EF
For further information: Jean-Marc Lacoste, President, Golden Goose
Resources Inc., 1-888-928-4667, Fax: 1-888-494-5371,
lacoste@goldengooseres.com; www.goldengooseres.com
