Davenport Resources Ltd. announced it has appointed Dr. Reinout Koopmans as interim Non-Executive Chairman as it progresses development of its European potash projects. Dr. Koopmans' appointment is part of a Board restructure to ensure the Company has the necessary skills and experience to attract a development partner for its projects. Dr. Koopmans, who is based in London, will assist Davenport as it continues discussions with potential project partners. Dr. Koopmans has extensive experience in investment banking, including a role at Deutsche Bank, where he was responsible globally for public equity raising for natural resource companies, and leading European equity capital markets team at Jefferies International. Prior to that, he was a management consultant with McKinsey & Co in Germany and South-East Asia. He replaces Pat McManus, who will remain on the Board as a Non-Executive Director.