Sumatra Copper & Gold plc announced the appointment of Mr. Julian Ford as the company's Managing Director. Mr. Ford, who has been the company's Chief Executive Officer since May 2011, is an experienced mining professional with a career spanning more than 25 years within the global resources industry. He has held senior positions within several major resource companies including Alcoa, British Gas London and Western Metals Limited and co-founded copper and gold focused exploration and development company Zambezi Resources Ltd. in 2004. The Directors also announced the resignation of Dr. Michael Price as a Non-Executive Director of the company due to other commitments.