TORONTO, June 10 /CNW/ - Route1 Inc. (TSX-V:ROI), an innovator in wireless remote computing, today announced new appointments and other changes to its Board of Directors to promote corporate governance and prepare for its move from the TSX Venture Exchange. Ian Currie, Q.C. and Michael Doolan have been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Currie becomes Chairman and Mr. Doolan will head the Audit Committee. "We are pleased to have such experienced business, legal and public directorship talents join our Company's Board at this early stage of our development," said Andrew White, CEO, Route1. "I am delighted to have Ian assume the role as Chairman of the Board, who brings a proven record of corporate governance. Our management team also looks forward to working with Ian and Michael to successfully execute plans and attract pronounced investor interest in Route1's opportunity." Mr. Currie is currently a corporate director of Jannock Properties Limited, a liquidating trust of land and other investments, of which he is Chairman; Sklar Pepplar Furniture Corporation, a furniture manufacturer, of which he is Vice Chairman; Konica Minolta Canada Inc., a manufacturer of photographic equipment and office products; and Care Canada, a Canadian NGO providing aid in developing countries. Prior to this he was Chairman of Jannock Limited, a manufacturer and distributor of building products; he was Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer of Fraser Milner Casgrain a large Canadian national law firm. Mr. Currie has a BA and LLB from the University of Toronto. He was appointed Queen's Counsel in 1985. Mr. Doolan is currently Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Falconbridge Limited, the world's third largest nickel producer. Prior to this, he held senior financial positions with Noranda Inc., a leading copper and nickel producer; Nexfor Inc., one of Canada's largest building materials and specialty paper manufacturers; and DiverseyLever a division of Unilever. In addition to Mr. Doolan, the Company's Audit Committee includes Stephen Koles, VP & General Manager, AOL, Canada and Edward Boyd, an independent consultant. The Compensation Committee includes Mr. Koles, Mr. Doolan, and Ian Currie. The Board appointments replace departing Directors Marvin Bedward and Thomas Unger, founders of The Prospectus Group which amalgamated with IP Co. Ltd. in October 2004 to form Route1. Andrew White added, "On behalf of Route1 shareholders I would like to thank Marvin and Tom for their past contributions." About Route1 Route1 was founded with the vision of mobilizing the desktop PC. Drawing on years of experience in secure wireless applications, Route1 is bridging the gap between business needs and technology's limitations to deliver its Mobi Solution. The Company is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario with offices in New York, NY. For more information, visit www.route1.com. (C) 2005 Route1 Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks used are owned by their respective owners. %SEDAR: 00008444E