Aston Bay Holdings Ltd. announced that Thomas Ullrich has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective November 28, 2016. Mr. Ullrich has been the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President - Exploration since February 1, 2016. Prior to joining the company, Mr. Ullrich had significant executive-level experience with both majors and juniors in the metals and mining industry.

Benjamin Cox will continue to take a strong executive role in formulating, planning and executing Aston Bay Holdings' strategic direction for the foreseeable future as Executive Chairman. Mr. Cox founded the company's predecessor company, Aston Bay Ventures Ltd., in 2011.