Iona Energy Inc. announced that Richard Ames has joined the Board of Directors. Mr. Ames brings to the Iona board 32 years of broad range experience in the oil and gas industry with senior executive roles in full cycle oil and gas exploration and production, information technology and oil and gas services. He has held several Vice President positions in TNK-BP, Sidanco, and Amoco in Russia & Kazakhstan, where he was responsible for government liaison, the implementation of business strategies and the management of exploration and new venture projects.

He has recently held Advisory Board of Director positions in Accenture Russia, Kiawah Conservancy, and DataSpace.