IntelGenx Corp. announced that it has strengthened its management team with the appointment of Mr. Robert Bechard to the position of Vice President, Corporate Development, the appointment of Ms. Nadine Paiement to Vice President, Research and Development and the appointment of Mr. Edward Miller to the position of Director, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications. Mr. Bechard brings more than twenty years' experience in the biopharmaceutical industry having worked for two lifescience venture capital funds, a pharmaceutical R&D management company and as a consultant to the biotech industry.

Ms. Paiement has been with IntelGenx since 2005, where she grew into different positions including her most recent position as Senior Director, Research and Development. Mr. Miller began his career in 1999 working as an associate broker at Merrill Lynch. He then joined Paladin Labs in 2001 where he held various positions including Manager, Investor Relations where he successfully built their investor relations program.

Mr. Miller will be contributing to improving the company's visibility in the capital markets and leveraging his international experience at broadening its shareholder base.