VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - April 23, 2008) - Optimal Geomatics Inc. (TSX VENTURE:OPG) ("Optimal") is pleased to announce the following senior management changes. Mr. Verne Pecho has relinquished the Chief Financial Officer position and has assumed the role of Director of Strategy. Ms. Vienna Lin, a Certified General Accountant who has served as the controller of Optimal for the past four years, becomes Director of Finance and Administration.
"Verne's extensive industry experience coupled with the last three years with Optimal makes him ideally suited for this new strategic role. Vienna's experience in the finance and administration areas ensures a seamless transition," said Mr. Colum Caldwell, President and Chief Executive Officer.
Optimal Geomatics specializes in the science and technology of gathering, analyzing, interpreting, distributing and using geographic information. Optimal applies the disciplines of surveying, mapping, remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), and global positioning systems (GPS) to provide solutions for engineering and geospatial professionals.