Directorate Change

Wishbone Gold Plc (AIM: WSBN, AQSE: WSBN) is delighted to announce that one of its Non-Executive Directors, Professor Michael Mainelli, has been elected as the 695th Lord Mayor of the City of London. All the directors, staff and advisors of Wishbone wish him the very best in what will be a remarkable year.

During his year as Lord Mayor, which starts in a weeks' time, Michael will take a sabbatical from his position as a Director of the Company but we look forward to welcoming him back to Wishbone in 2024.

For many years Michael has been an innovator in City of London institutions bringing his many unique abilities to Ward Clubs, Livery Halls and Gresham College. Michael is a qualified accountant, securities professional, computer specialist, and management consultant, educated at Harvard University and Trinity College Dublin. He gained his PhD at the London School of Economics where he was also a Visiting Professor of Innovation & IT.

Michael has over 45 years' experience working with companies and institutions integral to the fabric of the City of London. The theme of his mayoral term is "Connect To Prosper" - celebrating the many Knowledge Miles of the Square Mile, the World's Coffee House.

Richard Poulden, Chairman of Wishbone said:

"Michael's election as Lord Mayor is a wonderful further achievement to add to his two years as a Sheriff of London. We all wish him every success and are very proud of him. I know he will be a brilliant global ambassador for the UK financial and professional services industry."

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