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ARISE Technologies Announces Appointment of New Chairman and Changes to Senior Management Team
ARISE Technologies Announces Appointment of New Chairman and Changes to Senior Management Team
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\n\nNov. 11, 2009 (Canada NewsWire Group) -- WATERLOO, ON, Nov. 11 /CNW/ -- ARISE Technologies Corporation (\"ARISE\" or \"the Company\") (TSX: APV and Frankfurt: A3T), a leader in high-performance, high-quality, cost-effective solar technology, today announced the appointment of Mr. Peter Harder as Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors, succeeding Mr. Vern Heinrichs, who remains President and CEO.\"I am very pleased to announce that Peter Harder will be taking over as Chairman of the Board,\" said Vern Heinrichs, President and Chief Executive Officer of ARISE. \"Peter has been a tremendous support to me during my tenure as Chairman and brings a great deal of experience and knowledge to the position. This transition will give us the benefit of Peter's insight and leadership at the Board level, while allowing me to focus fully on my responsibilities as President and CEO.\"In addition, ARISE today announced several changes to the Company's senior management team. Effective immediately, Mr. Ian MacLellan will take over as President, of the PV Cells Division, relinquishing his current roles as CTO and President of the Systems Division. Mr. William (\"Bill\") White, currently VP of ARISE's Systems Division, becomes Executive Vice President responsible for all systems-related activities.ARISE also announced Mr. David Chornaby's resignation from the position of Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Chornaby will be replaced by Mr. Douglas McCollam, effective November 23, 2009. Mr. Chornaby will remain with the Company during the transition period.\"On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to thank Dave for his many contributions as CFO of ARISE. We look forward to his continued leadership during the transition period. Dave has played a key role in the growth of the Company and we wish him all the best in the future,\" stated Mr. Heinrichs. \"Both Bill and Doug are seasoned technology executives and we are very excited to welcome them to our leadership team. We believe they have the skills and vision necessary to help guide ARISE as we progress towards the next stage of our growth as a company.\"Peter HarderPeter Harder is a Senior Policy Advisor with Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP (\"FMC\") and has more than 30 years of experience at the centre of government decision making. Prior to joining FMC, Mr. Harder was a long serving De...