Argex appoints Glen Kayll as Chief Financial Officer
MONTREAL, Nov. 28, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - Argex Titanium Inc. (TSX: RGX) ("Argex" or the "Company") announced today the appointment of Mr. Glen Kayll as its new Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Kayll replaces Mr. Mark Billings, who will take on the role of Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and continue as a director of the company.
Mr. Kayll holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Carleton University, an MBA from Simon Fraser University, and is a CPA. He has 20 years of corporate finance experience, including as CFO and senior finance and operating roles with Canadian and US public companies listed on both the TSX and NASDAQ exchanges, one of which became an S&P500 component company.
Mr. Roy Bonnell, CEO of Argex, stated: "Mr. Kayll is a seasoned CFO and comes with a 20-year track record of increasing shareholder value in technology and manufacturing industries. Mr. Kayll brings significant operating and capital markets experience in high-growth multinational businesses and has strong relationships in the global financial and investment communities. He has lead large teams during times of significant transition, and has completed over $4 billion in financings and other transactions during his career."
"Mr. Kayll's appointment marks an important step in the evolution of our company," added Mr. Bonnell, "we are rapidly transitioning into a high growth producer of titanium dioxide pigment. His experience and skill set as a CFO of highly successful operating companies and in structuring and closing on large financings is a huge value-added for Argex and its shareholders at this point in our development. We will continue to grow the depth and experience of our team as we move rapidly towards production."
About Argex Titanium Inc.
Argex Titanium Inc. is a near-term producer of Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) pigment. With a primary goal of advancing rapidly towards production, Argex has adopted a simple and low-risk strategy for the scale-up of its proprietary process. Argex is pleased to have selected Valleyfield, Quebec as the location for its Research & Development centre and first industrial-sized production facility. The location of the site can be viewed at Argex Valleyfield.
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Roy Bonnell, President and Chief Executive Officer
Argex Titanium Inc.
514 843-5959 ext. 109
roy@argex.ca
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