Gregory Johnson Steps Down from South American Silver’s Management Board

South American Silver Corp.(TSX:SAC) announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Gregory Johnson has stepped down from his roles within the Company. South American Silver announced that Philip Brodie-Hall will take up the position of interim President and CEO.

As quoted in the press release:

The Company is pleased to announce that Phillip Brodie-Hall has been appointed interim President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Brodie-Hall has been the Company’s Chief Operating Officer since November 2011, before which he was a key member of the project development team on a consulting basis.

South American Silver, Executive Chairman, Ralph Fitch, commented:

We thank Greg for his contributions to the Company and welcome Phillip in his new role as President and CEO during this period of significant transition in our business.

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