SHANGHAI, China, May 31, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- i-level Media Group Inc. (OTCBB:ILVL) today announced the appointment of Mr. Francis Chiew Sin Onn to the Company's Board of Directors.
Mr. Chiew brings to the Company a rich background of business experience in China, in both the technology and media sectors. Mr. Chiew is currently the Managing Director of Lightship Asia Pacific, LLC (USA) ("LAP"), as well as a director and the General Manager of two of LAP's joint ventures -- China Lightship Leasing Co. (HK) Ltd. ("CLLC") and Beijing Lightship Advertising Co. Ltd. ("BLAC"). LAP, CLLC and BLAC were formed to establish advertising opportunities in China using airships.
"Francis has an impressive background in both media and technology ventures in China and across Asia. His expertise and perspective will be invaluable to the Board as we develop growth strategies for the future," said Aidan Sullivan, the Company's Chairman, President and CEO.
"i-level is a dynamic force of change in the media industry here in China," said Mr. Chiew. "The investments i-level is making in digital signage and transport media position the company for long-term growth and success. I look forward to contributing to this team."
Prior to LAP, Mr. Chiew served as a director of FBV Corporation Pte Ltd., a private company with varying business interests, including electronic product delivery and payment solutions. From 2002 to May 2004, Mr. Chiew served as the Director of Business Development - Asia for EPOSS Limited (formerly ROK Group). EPOSS Limited, which subsequently became a subsidiary of Western Union, First Data Corporation, U.S.A., was primarily involved with the development of prepayment solutions and systems within the banking and telecommunications industries.
Mr. Chiew's appointment fills the vacancy left by Mr. Leo Shi Young, who resigned due to time constraints. As a result of this change, the Board of the Directors of the Company currently consists of the following individuals: Aidan Sullivan, Ian Sullivan, Paul D. Brock, Johnny Lo and Mr. Chiew.
About i-level: i-level Media Group Inc. (www.i-levelmedia.com) is an emerging media company delivering powerful digital media solutions for out-of-home advertising in China. The company owns and operates one of the largest digital in-taxi advertising networks in existence and also licenses its technology and expertise to third parties seeking mobile digital media solutions. i-level's proprietary technological platform, consisting of high-quality LCD displays mounted inside the passenger compartments of taxis, provides a consistent, reliable and high-impact channel for reaching consumers on the go. Through exclusive distribution agreements with China's leading taxi operators, i-level puts advertisers' messages in front of a highly sought-after audience, in a captive and intimate setting.
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