Yappn Corp. announced that Edward P. Karthaus has been appointed as president & chief executive officer, effectively immediately. With over 30 years experience in the information technology, financial services and telecommunication industries, Mr. Karthaus will lead the advancement of Yappn's growth strategy.

Prior to joining Yappn, Mr. Karthaus was the COO of Teneda Inc. and previously as COO of Prophix Software Inc. In addition he has also provided management consulting to technology, financial services and venture stage companies, and has served as a Director and Advisor for the Research, Innovation and Commercialization Centre (RIC Centre). Ed also brings to Yappn substantial sales and marketing expertise and experience acquired throughout his career which began at Xerox Canada and continued at companies such as Oracle Canada and NCR Canada.