gene wusaty leaves cpl

COALSPUR APPOINTS NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
CALGARY, Alberta: Coalspur Mines Limited (“Coalspur” or “Company”) (ASX: CPL, TSX: CPT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Gill Winckler as Managing Director and CEO and a member of the Board, effective July 1st,2012, following the resignation of Mr Gene Wusaty to pursue other interests.
Gill Winckler joins Coalspur from BHP Billiton, where she has worked for the past 15 years in a number of senior executive roles. Gill was Chief Development Officer of the Energy Coal division where she was responsible for BHP Billiton’s thermal coal business development activities and project growth pipeline around the world. During her tenure BHP Billiton significantly increased its thermal coal presence in Australia and also initiated and advanced various expansion projects in South Africa.
Most recently Gill was Vice President of Strategy and Development for BHP Billiton’s Diamonds and Speciality Products division based in Canada. In this role she was instrumental in advancing the company’s potash growth program in Canada, specifically delivering two successful market acquisitions and multiple exploration programs, as well as progressing projects towards Feasibility Study and securing the required port and rail options.