TORONTO, Nov. 7, 2018 /CNW/ - Guyana Goldfields Inc. (TSX: GUY) ("GUY" or "the Company") announced today that Mr. Paul Murphy, Executive Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer will take a medical leave of absence, effective November 6, 2018, and that Mr. Christopher Stackhouse, current Vice President Finance, has been appointed interim Chief Financial Officer.
The Board of Directors would like to wish Paul a speedy recovery and have the utmost confidence in Chris Stackhouse to steward the Company's financial, accounting and reporting needs.
Mr. Stackhouse has been with the Company since 2012 and has been instrumental in supporting the growth of the organization and has a deep knowledge of Guyana Goldfields' operations.
About Guyana Goldfields Inc.
Guyana Goldfields Inc. is a Canadian based mid-tier gold producer primarily focused on the exploration, development and operation of gold deposits in Guyana, South America.
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