Simavita Limited announced the resignation of its Company Secretary and Chief Financial Officer, Tom Howitt, effective January 15, 2016. The search for a replacement for Mr. Howitt has commenced, and in the interim, Ms. Peta Jurd, the company s Chief Commercial Officer, will oversee the finance and accounting functions of the Company. Ms. Jurd is a qualified accountant and has previous experience as the CFO and Company Secretary of Australia's private hospital group.

Ms. Jurd also has Chartered Secretary and Legal qualifications. Mr. Howitt s Company Secretary role will be replaced by the dual appointment of a professional Company Secretarial services firm, and the appointment of Ms. Jurd as joint Company Secretary. Tom joined the Company in December 2013 and has brought valuable experience to the role.