The addition of these two officials is expected to further strengthen Thorium Power’s core competencies as the company grows to meet new business opportunities and an accelerated technological development timetable.

Mr Yessian is a veteran senior executive with more than 30 years of energy experience in manufacturing, contracting, and service industries involving nuclear and technical components. He most recently served as president and COO of UST&D-Holtec, a company that he restructured and helped shift into the international nuclear component arena.

Ms Byus is a financial analyst with over 25 years experience in fundamental investment research including equity valuation, credit analysis and investor communications with a specific focus on energy companies and major utilities.