Copper Creek Announces Bing Jung on Medical Leave of Absence and Names Gordon Jung Interim CEO
Copper Creek Gold Corp.
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COPPER CREEK ANNOUNCES BING JUNG ON MEDICAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE AND NAMES GORDON JUNG INTERIM CEO
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – February 14, 2017 – Copper Creek Gold Corp. (“Copper Creek” or the “Company”; TSX-V: CPV) today announces that Bing Jung, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, is on an extended medical leave of absence. As the timing of his expected return is uncertain, Copper Creek’s Board of Directors has appointed Gordon Jung, a director of the Company, as the Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective immediately.
“As Bing’s medical leave continues, and the timing of his recovery and return remains uncertain” stated Gordon Jung, “I have agreed to step in as CEO on an interim basis. We appreciate the expressions of support and concern for Bing’s health that we have received from friends, family and Copper Creek’s investors, employees, business partners and other shareholders. While Bing’s illness was sudden and unexpected, our management team has stepped in to keep our business on track and thriving.”
Mr. Jung has served on Copper Creek’s Board of Directors and a member of the Audit committee since June 29, 2000, as well as acting as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer from October 29, 2009 to July 6, 2010. He has extensive business experience with over 35 years in retail operations, merchandising, marketing and product development for the Overwaitea Food Group, a major food chain in British Columbia. He was Regional Manager for 10 retail stores, the Director of Marketing for the Save On More Loyalty card (2 million card holders) and Senior Category Development Manager in charge of putting together isle international foods from around the world, achieving double digit growth. He specializes in building new opportunities, driving revenues, improving competitive market position, strategic planning, procurement, product marketing and the ability to work well in any environment.
About Copper Creek Gold:
Copper Creek is a Canadian-based mineral exploration company which holds exploration properties in the Eskay Creek area of Northern British Columbia and the Blackwater area of Central British Columbia.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD Gordon Jung Chief Executive Officer FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT Stanley H.T. Loh Director Tel. 604-662-3004 Email: [email protected] Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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