6 November 2015
YELLOWKNIFE, CANADA (November 5, 2015) – Dominion Diamond Corporation (TSX: DDC, NYSE: DDC) (the “Company”) is pleased to announce that Brendan Bell, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), has been appointed to the Board of Directors, bringing the size of the Board to eight members. Mr. Gannicott continues as Chairman, and Mr. Jarvis continues as Lead Director.
Mr. Gannicott, Chairman of the Board, said, "Brendan has well demonstrated his ability to lead and inspire the Dominion management team, especially through the difficult circumstances of my abruptly having to leave the chief executive role. In doing so he has earned the trust and respect of board members as well as shareholders and other stakeholders. His northern knowledge and experience are great assets to bring to board deliberations."
Mr. Bell joined the Company in July 2013 with responsibility for External Affairs and Human Resources and led the team tasked with conducting permitting negotiations for the Jay Project with the Government of the Northwest Territories. In November 2014, he was appointed Acting CEO and in July 2015 he was appointed CEO. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Bell served eight years in the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly including terms as Minister Responsible for Energy and Mines, Minister Responsible for the Environment and Minister of Justice and Attorney General for the Government of the Northwest Territories.