Stornoway Diamond Corporation announced that, effective January 1, 2019, Mr. Matt Manson will step down as President and CEO of the Corporation and will be succeeded by Mr. Patrick Godin. Mr. Godin is currently the Corporation's Chief Operating Officer, and has served in this role since 2010. So as to achieve an orderly transition in 2019, Mr. Manson will provide support to Mr. Godin as he assumes his new role.

Patrick Godin joined Stornoway as Chief Operating Officer in May 2010 and was appointed to the Board of Directors in October 2011. Since Pat joined Stornoway, he has had overall responsibility for the development of the Renard Diamond Project through its feasibility study, permitting, construction and operation. Prior to joining Stornoway, Pat acted as Vice-President, Project Development for GMining Services, and was responsible for the development of the Essakane Mine in Burkina Faso under contract to IAMGOLD.

He was previously Vice-President of Operations for Canadian Royalties, specifically heading the development of their nickel project in northern Québec. He was also President and General Manager of CBJ-CAIMAN S.A.S.