Anavex Life Sciences Corp. announced the appointment of Athanasios (Tom) Skarpelos as a Director of the company effective January 9, 2013. Mr. Skarpelos is a founder of Anavex Life Sciences.

Mr. Skarpelos was engaged as a consultant to Anavex Life Sciences for one year effective August 2, 2010. The company also announced that Robert Chisholm has terminated his agreement, and resigned as President, Secretary, Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, and as a Director of the company effective January 9, 2013. Effective the same date, Sean Lowry resigned as a Director of the company.