OREANDA-NEWS  On 24 September was announced, that on 15th September an Extraordinary General Meeting of Siberian Coal and Energy Company (SUEK) resolved on early termination of the powers of the Board and election of the new Board.

Stephan DuCharme left the Board for personal reasons. He served as a Board member, Chairman of the Nominations and Compensation Committee and member of the Budget, Audit, Risks and Internal Control Committee from 20th December 2006.

Gert Maichel has joined the Board for the first time. Other members of the previous Board have retained their positions.

"Stephan DuCharme has been a good teammate of ours, we regret that due to certain circumstance he has to leave the Board," said Alexander Landia, Chairman of SUEK Board. "Gert Maichel, a true energy industry expert, is joining us today, luck and success attend him in SUEK".