Pender Growth Fund Inc. Appoints New Director to the Board
November 20 2023 - 1:07PM
Pender Growth Fund Inc. (“
PGF”;
TSXV:
PTF) is pleased to announce the addition of Derek Hemmes
to its Board of Directors, with immediate effect.
With over two decades of entrepreneurial and
management experience, Mr. Hemmes brings a wealth of knowledge and
expertise to the PGF Board. In 2001 he co-founded one45 Software,
where he served as CEO until its acquisition by Cytiva Software in
2008. Subsequently, he assumed the role of Vice President of
Product Development on Cytiva's executive team until it was
acquired by Taleo Corporation in 2011. He went on to co-found
eRezLife Software, becoming its Chief Operating Officer, a position
he held until the company's acquisition in 2021.
Throughout his career, Derek has held a number
of board positions, serving on the boards of one45 from 2001 to
2021, eRezLife from 2001 to 2021, and BasicGov from 2015 to 2019.
His involvement in these organizations underscores his commitment
to driving growth, innovation, and strategic development.
Derek holds a Bachelor of Science degree from
the University of British Columbia with a major in Bio-Psychology,
accompanied by minors in Commerce and Computer Science. He also
pursued business studies at Curtin University.
Mr. Hemmes is a valued addition to the PGF Board
and his extensive experience and strategic vision will undoubtedly
contribute to the continued success and growth of the
organization.
About PGFPGF’s objective is to
achieve long-term capital appreciation for its investors. PGF
utilizes its small capital base and long-term horizon to invest in
unique situations; primarily small cap, special situations, and
illiquid public and private companies. PGF trades on the TSX
Venture Exchange under the symbol “PTF”. For more information,
please visit www.pendergrowthfund.com. Please read important
disclosures at www.pendergrowthfund.com/disclaimer/
For further information, please
contact:Tony RautavaPenderFund Capital Management
Ltd.(604) 653-9625Toll Free: (866) 377-4743
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policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for
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