Focus Ventures Ltd. announced that Gordon Tainton has been appointed President and a Director of the company effective immediately. Mr. Tainton brings many years of experience in the international fertilizer and financial markets and will succeed David Cass who is stepping down as President. David will remain as a Director and continue to provide services as a consultant to the company. Mr. Tainton has over 25 years of experience at senior management levels in various sectors of the fertilizer industry, including inspection and testing services across all nutrients, distribution, port/terminal development, trading, shipping, off-take agreements, and project finance. Gordon is currently a Director of NEOS Resources plc and Executive Director of Grange Mining plc.