South American Silver Appoints New Director

 South American Silver Corp. (TSX:SAC,OTCQX:SOHAF) appointed Paul Sheehan as a Director of the Company.

As quoted in the press release:

Mr. Sheehan brings a background focused on international finance and was the CEO and a founder of Thaddeus Capital Limited, a Hong Kong-based hedge fund. He was also previously associated with ING Bank NV in Hong Kong and with Lehman Brothers Asia where he was a Vice President and co-head of Asian bank research. Mr. Sheehan has been both an investor and lender in multi-commodity resource projects throughout Asia, Africa and South America.

South American Silver Corp. Executive Chairman, Ralph Fitch, said:

We are very pleased to have Paul join the Board. He brings valuable experience in the international resource sector, particularly in the Asian financial markets. We are particularly pleased to have his experience in the international mining industry, which will certainly compliment the Company’s Board of Directors. I look forward to working with Paul and know that he will be an important addition to our team.

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