Angkor Gold Corp.'s Board of Directors announced new appointments within management. Effective immediately, the Board has appointed Mr. Stephen Burega as CEO and Mr. JP Dau as President of Angkor Gold. Mr. Mike Weeks, who previously held both positions will continue as Executive Chairman of the Board of Angkor.

Mr. Burega has served as Vice President – Corporate Development of Angkor for the past three years. Building on his involvement in the launch and management of a number of natural resource companies, and his previous work in the finance, communications, and government relations arenas over the past 20 years, Mr. Burega is well qualified for his new role with the company. As CEO, Mr. Burega will be responsible for corporate and Canadian operations and overall direction, strategic partnerships and deals, investor relations, financings and the public markets.

Mr. John Paul Dau has been appointed President of Angkor. He previously served as the company's Vice President – Operations and was part of the original team that founded Angkor Gold. For the past eight years, Mr. Dau has been involved in areas of strategic significance to the company including advancement and on-the-ground execution of Angkor's strategic partnerships and earn-in agreements and general oversight of all exploration operations and supporting team.

Based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Mr. Dau brings over 20 years' experience managing various projects in the mining sector and land development business to his new role, including 5 years of working in the venture capital business with both private and publicly traded companies. As President, Mr. Dau will oversee Angkor's operations and exploration programs in Cambodia and will continue to be a leading voice on strategic partnerships and deals, financings and overall corporate strategy. The Board also announced that Delayne Weeks will continue as the company's VP – Corporate Social Responsibility and Stephen Lautens will continue as Angkor's VP – Corporate Affairs and General Counsel.

Mr. Lautens will work closely with new CEO Stephen Burega and the Angkor team in bringing the Angkor story to new investors and new markets.