News Release For Immediate Release Qulliq Energy Corporation announces board appointments IQALUIT, Nunavut (May 26, 2020) – Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) announced today that Cabinet has approved the appointments of Sheena Akoomalik, Okalik Eegeesiak, and Marvin Dion to the corporation’s Board of Directors. Nicole Jauvin has been reappointed to the board by Cabinet for another three-year term. Additionally, Cabinet has approved the appointments of Keith Peterson as chairperson and Andrew Nakashuk as vice-chairperson. Both members were appointed to the board in August 2019 for three year terms. Andrew Nakashuk resumes the role of vice-chairperson after Keith Peterson served in the position. “I would like to thank outgoing board members Simeonie Akpalialuk and Kimberly Fairman for their valuable contributions to strong governance and leadership during their terms with QEC’s Board of Directors,” said the Honourable Jeannie Ehaloak, Minister responsible for QEC. “I am confident the new nine-member team collectively possesses the complementary professional and cultural competencies required to lead QEC forward strategically, to the benefit of all Nunavummiut.” Simeonie Akpalialuk, appointed to the board in May 2017, assumed the duties of chairperson in May 2019 after serving as vice-chairperson since May 2018. Kimberly Fairman was appointed in May 2017 for a term of three years. The new appointments support the corporation’s continued efforts to increase Nunavut Inuit and regional representation, and expand gender diversity on the Board of Directors. ### Media Contact: Renee Boucher Acting Manager, Corporate Communications Qulliq Energy Corporation (867) 979-7524
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