The board of directors of Putprop Limited announced that Mr. Hayden Thompson Hartley has been appointed as an independent non-executive director of company and member of the audit and risk committee with immediate effect. Hayden, who holds a Bachelor of Commerce Honours degree in Finance and Economics, has twelve years' experience in the property, construction and development sectors. He has also been involved in numerous projects for a leading South African gold mining company in his capacity as construction and project manager, and is currently involved in additional projects from a developmental perspective.