Mr. West brings to this role 25 years of business experience in a range of financial, operating and senior executive roles. He is a chartered accountant and recently completed a full-time MBA.

Ian MacLellan, Vice-Chairman and CEO of ARISE, stated that “Bruce has made a major contribution to ARISE over the last year and I am excited that he is taking on this more formal role. His financial, operating and strategic expertise will be required as we execute on our business plan.”

Mr. West will also assume the duties of Corporate Secretary of the Company.