International Samuel Exploration Corp. announced that Mark Tommasi has tendered his resignation as President, CEO and a director of the company, effective immediately, in order to focus his efforts on other business opportunities and commitments. Mr. Tommasi will continue to have an ongoing relationship with the company in an advisory capacity.

Mr. Conrad Swanson, Chairman of the Board of Directors and a Director of the company will assume the role of President and CEO. Mr. Swanson was previously the company's President and CEO from April 1996 to December 2015. The company also announced the appointment of Mr. Michael Arthurs to the Board of Directors.

Mr. Arthurs provides a unique combination of over 20 years of international experience in energy project management, project advisory, feasibility, business development and sustainability.