Lithium Power International Limited announced the appointment of Mr. David Hannon, as a Non-Executive Chairman as at February 9, 2017. Consistent with the company's strategy to strengthen the Board, the continued development of the company's capabilities and the time commitment required with the Maricunga Joint Venture, the appointment of Mr. Hannon is of key strategic importance. Mr. Hannon will add a distinctive skill set to the Board whilst having a high profile in the domestic and International investor markets. Mr. Hannon commenced his commercial career as a stockbroker/Investment banker in 1985. He later became a Director of a private Investment bank specialising in venture capital with a focus on the mining sector. Mr. Hannon has operated a private Investment group, Chifley Investor Group Pty Limited for over 15 years. Mr. Hannon's other listed mining company experience involves being a founding Director of Atlas Iron Limited in 2004. Mr. Hannon remained a member of the Atlas Board for 10 years and was Chairman while it maintained its position as a member of the ASX 100 Index with a market capitalisation of over AUD 2 billion. The company also announced that Mr. Ricky Fertig, stands down as Chairman of the company, however remains a Non-Executive Director. Mr. Fertig, as founding Chairman, advanced the company to IPO and was instrumental in the formation of the Maricunga Joint Venture. Mr. Fertig will remain Chairman of the Maricunga Joint Venture Company, Minera Salar Blanco S.A. This will allow Mr. Fertig to focus on the JV, with the political and commercial relationships he has fostered In Chile.