Athabasca Nuclear Corporation reported that it has appointed Mr. Brian Hearst, CA, as an Independent Director of the Corporation and Chair of its Audit Committee. Mr. Hearst is a Chartered Accountant with over 30 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, including 15 years as Chief Financial Officer of junior and senior public companies, with both international and domestic operations. Mr. Hearst is also a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors of Canada.