Orbite strengthens Board of Directors

Orbite Technologies Inc. has announced the appointment of Pierre Gignac as an independent member to the company's Board of Directors.

Prior to his retirement in 2015, Mr. Gignac spent 17 years at Export Development Canada ("EDC") in a variety of senior roles, including Interim Chief Executive Officer. EDC, a Crown corporation, is Canada's export credit agency, providing financing and insurance solutions locally and around the world to help Canadian companies of any size respond to international business opportunities.

Before joining EDC, Mr. Gignac worked in several senior positions at Metropolitan Life, one of the world's largest insurance and financial services companies, lastly as Vice-President and Actuary, responsible for the Actuarial/Financial Management Department, the Life and Financial Services Product Development Units, and the Customer Service/Administration Department.

Throughout a career spanning several decades, Mr. Gignac has developed broad experience and expertise in General Management, Enterprise Risk Management, Corporate Social Responsibility, Business Development, Finance and Human Resources.

"Pierre brings to Orbite a wealth of managerial and corporate governance experience, as well as a vast network of national and international contacts in both industry and finance," stated Claude Lamoureux, Chairman of the Board of Orbite. "We believe that with Pierre we have been able to attract an exceptionally strong Board member, whose experience will bring great value to Orbite in its pursuit of international expansion."

"Orbite's technology has unique qualities that position the Company well for exporting waste monetization and commodity opportunities on a global basis," commented Pierre Gignac. "I look forward to working with the Board and the management team to help realize the Company's significant potential."