Softrock Minerals Ltd. announced that New Management Team will be led by Henry Groen as Chief Financial Officer. Upon completion of the Transaction, Softrock has agreed that the board of directors will be reconstituted and shall initially consist of existing board member Michèle Stanners, and new directors Robin Auld, and Brian Anderson. It is anticipated that additional independent directors will be appointed at the next annual general meeting of the Corporation.

Each member of the New Management Team and the New Softrock Board along with the current directors of Softrock intend to participate in the Non-Brokered Private Placement. Dr. Groen is the former VP and Deputy General Manager for Talisman Vietnam and Truong Song Joint Operating Company, and Assistant General Manager for Talisman Asia Ltd. He has held various managerial and financial roles in ASEAN and brings a first-hand understanding of the financial and accounting controls required for a Canadian company operating in ASEAN. He holds a doctorate in business administration from the University of Newcastle, New South Wales, with a thesis based on Corporate Social Responsibility within the energy sector in ASEAN and an MBA from Athabasca University.

He is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CMA).