Kula Gold Limited announced the appointment of experienced geologist and mining executive, Mr. Ric Dawson as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Ric holds a Bsc (applied Geology) from Curtin University and an MBA from the University of Western Australia. He has over 20 years' experience in gold, nickel, copper and kaolin projects throughout Western Australia and Northern Territory, and as a stockbroker/analyst during that time.

Ric has previously held Manager Director roles with ASX listed companies Prosperity Resources Ltd. and Altech Ltd. Ric's particular fields of expertise are in target generation and evaluation of Archean shear-vein style, IOGC and hydrothermal porphyry gold, in Australia and Indonesia. He was also involved in the development of the initial Australian studies into production of high purity alumna from kaolin deposits. He played key roles in the advancement and development of gold deposits, including Melville Deposit, the Masuparia Project and various Tennant Creek projects and the research and development of the process of converting kaolin to high purity alumina at the Meckering Project, Western Australia.