MEC Resources announced that Douglas (Doug) Verley has been appointed as a Non-executive Director as a casual vacancy and Mr. Verley will stand for election at the Company's next General Meeting of the Company. Mr. Verley has over 35 years' experience in the banking, investment management, life insurance, mutual fund, accounting, property, mining services, construction, fabrication, engineering, printing, training and fire prevention industries, as well as 25 years' experience in strategy development, planning and implementation. Mr. Verley was the Managing Director of the Retail Investments Division of Standard Bank, Africa's largest retail bank. Following this appointment, he established of his own investment funds management company in alliance with one of the world's largest investment management groups, forming numerous strategic alliances with leading South African financial institutions.