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Bart Copeland to lead one of North America’s leading digital imaging technology providers
VANCOUVER, B.C. – October 5th, 2004 – Amid growing sales and business expansion across North America, PhotoChannel Networks Inc. (TSX-V: PNI and OTCBB: PHCHF), one of North America’s leading digital imaging technology providers, today announced the appointment of Bart Copeland as President & CEO of the Company. Mr. Copeland will also be joining PhotoChannel’s board of directors. Copeland replaces outgoing President & CEO, Peter Scarth who remains a significant investor and member of PhotoChannel’s board of directors. “We are pleased to appoint Bart Copeland as CEO of PhotoChannel,” said Mr. Scarth. “Bart has proven and extensive business expertise and the right mix of leadership skills to grow PhotoChannel and create value for its shareholders, customers, partners and employees. Bart’s solid financial experience and in-depth knowledge of the technology market make him the ideal leader at this phase of the Company’s rapid expansion. I will remain active in the Company and look forward to working with Bart and the other board members, as we lead PhotoChannel to its next level of development and growth. ” As PhotoChannel’s President & CEO, Copeland will assume responsibility for the Company’s strategic direction and oversee all operations on a global basis, including technology development, sales and marketing and administration. Copeland begins his new role immediately, and is based in PhotoChannel’s headquarters in Vancouver, British Columbia. On his appointment, Copeland said: “It’s an honour to have been chosen by the PhotoChannel board to lead this Company at a very exciting time in its relatively young history. Peter Scarth has done a tremendous job restructuring PhotoChannel and establishing the vision and strategies for growth. PhotoChannel has cutting edge technology, a validated business model, customers that can be referenced, and a very significant market opportunity for digital imaging networks. These assets provide a great foundation for me to lead and contribute to PhotoChannel’s ongoing success and increased shareholder value.” Copeland is an accomplished CEO with more than 15 years of leadership experience with technology companies, including vision creation, strategic planning and corporate development. With a proven history of building start-up organizations while growing revenue, shareholder value and profitability, Copeland most recently was President/CEO of Recombo Inc., a content integration technology company. Previously, Copeland was Chairman and President/CEO of Credo Interactive Inc., a 3D-character animation software company and was director of the British Columbia Technology Industry Association for the past five years. Warning: The TSX Venture Exchange has neither approved nor disapproved the information contained in this release. PhotoChannel relies upon litigation protection for any "forward-looking" statements. For further information: Media: Investors and Analysts:
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