Primero Group Limited announced the appointment of Cliff Lawrenson, as a Non-Executive Director. Cliff brings deep expertise in the minerals and energy sectors derived from his considerable experience across these sectors globally. Coupled with this is a highly successful track record of executing corporate transactions within these sectors. Cliff's experience and reputation in the industry, particularly within Primero's service sectors and areas of strategic focus, add considerably to the overall strength and breadth of the Primero Board. Cliff is currently Chairman of Pacific Energy Ltd. His previous executive roles include Atlas Iron Limited, where he led the company's stabilisation and the subsequent takeover by Redstone Corporation Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd. Prior to this, Cliff led several ASX listed companies through various stages of development. Importantly for Primero, Cliff held the position of GroupManaging Director of GRD Group Limited (GRD) from 2006 to 2009. GRD Ltd. incorporated GRD Minproc Ltd, OceanaGold Ltd. and Global Renewables. Prior to joining GRD, Cliff was a senior executive and vice president of CMS Energy Corporation.