Omega Pacific Resources Inc. Announces Appointment of new CEO and Director
Vancouver, BC, February 26, 2024 / Omega Pacific Resources Inc. (CSE: OMGA) (“Omega” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has appointed Jason Leikam as a director and as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), effective immediately.
Mr. Jason Leikam is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in management of start-up businesses, strategic business development, venture capital funding and asset acquisitions. Mr. Leikam has held leadership roles in several private and publicly listed early stage natural resource projects and clean tech ventures related to sustainable natural resource development. From 2019 to present, Mr. Leikam has served as VP Business Development for EnviroMetal Technologies Inc., a precious metal recovery technology entering commercialization. With EnviroMetal, he has been responsible for formulating and executing business strategy and fostering strategic partnerships. Prior to joining EnviroMetal, he founded Quantus Resources Corp. (now Kapa Gold Inc.) in 2016 and served in as executive director until joining EnviroMetal. From 2013 to 2018, Mr. Leikam focused on private natural gas clean tech ventures. From 2007 to 2011, Mr. Leikam served as VP Corporate Development for Silvermex Resources Ltd, which was acquired by First Majestic Silver in 2012.
To allow for Mr. Leikam’s appointment, Shayne Taker has stepped down as the Company’s CEO and will continue on with the Company as a director; and Darren Miller has resigned as a director of the Company effective immediately. The Company would like to thank Mr. Miller for his services and guidance and wishes him all the best in his future endeavours.
About Omega Pacific Resources Inc.
Omega Pacific Resources Inc. is a British Columbia-based mineral exploration company that is primarily engaged in the acquisition, development and exploration of mineral resources. Currently, the Company is focused on its principal property, the Lekcin Property, which is in the exploration stage. The Property consists of 5 mining cell claims totaling approximately 2,436.93 hectares located 10 km northwest of the town of Hope and 120 km east of the city of Vancouver. The company may also evaluate the acquisition of other mineral exploration assets and opportunities. Omega is publicly listed on the Canadian Stock Exchange (CSE) under trading symbol "OMGA".
On Behalf of the Board of Directors
Omega Pacific Resources Inc.
Sheri Lynn Rempel
Director, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary Tel: (778) 790-0886 Email: [email protected]
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