New Energy Metals Corp. announced the appointment of Kenneth Kaczkowski as Chief Executive Officer of New Energy effective immediately. Rishi Kwatra has stepped down as President & CEO but will continue to serve as a Director of the Company.

Mr. Kaczkowski has been an equity research analyst and investment advisor based in Germany for the past decade. He also serves as a broker for Warranty & Indemnity Insurance, operating across 25 markets in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa where he has placed over 125 policies, representing a deal volume of approximately 50 billion. As a founding investor in Gold Hart Mining Corporation and Black Lake, he played a crucial role in raising over $20 million.

Furthermore, he has raised over $50 million for various mining, defense, insurance and technology companies. Mr. Kaczkowski has built and maintained a robust network of investment bankers and lawyers in both North American as well as in major European financial markets. His expertise spans project development, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, capital markets and risk management.

Mr. Kaczkowski authored several articles on Volatility in the US market, Equity valuations in the US, an outlook on the Spanish Economy and the longest bull market in history. He holds a Master's Degree in International Business from Smith's School of Business at Queen's University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Western University.