Bristow Appointed Rockwell Diamonds Chairman
October 03, 11(IDEX Online News) – Dr Mark Bristow is Rockwell Diamonds Inc. non-executive Chairman, replacing David Copeland who has stepped down, the diamond miner announced Monday.
Bristow was Acting CEO of Rockwell for six months to May 2011 during which he initiated the strategic review early in 2011. The review led to initiatives to improve the production profile and enhance efficiencies. “He is well positioned to guide the Company as it delivers on its growth strategy,” the company said in a release.
Copeland will remain on the board as a non-executive director.
Rockwell also announced that Johan van’T Hof has joined the board of as an independent non-executive director and will be appointed to the audit committee.