Handeni Gold Inc. announced the appointment of Mr. John Gerson to the board of directors, effective on April 24, 2012. John Gerson is a political adviser to businesses and institutions with international interests. Until January 2012 he was Head of Government and Political Affairs at BP having joined the company in 2000. He played a role in BP's business in all parts of the world, including Russia, Angola, and Indonesia, and served as Chairman of BP China Ltd. and BP South East Asia Ltd.