Morien Resources Corp. announced the appointment of J. William (Bill) Ritchie to the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Ritchie will serve as a non-executive, independent member of the Morien board, effective immediately.

Mr. Ritchie's distinguished career includes having been chair and CEO of Scotia Bond Ltd., as well as being one of the founders of Keltic Savings Corporation Limited. Over the years, Mr. Ritchie has served on boards of companies including Empire Company Ltd., Sobeys Inc., Keltic Inc., DHX Media Ltd., King Insurance and e-Academy Inc. Mr. Ritchie is currently chairman and director of SimplyCast Interactive Marketing Ltd., and a director of Kivuto Solutions Inc., and Watts Wind Inc. His important contributions to the local business community were recognized when he was inducted into the Nova Scotia Business Hall of Fame in June 2010.