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Carbon Sciences Promotes Byron Elton to Chairman and CEO
| Source: Carbon Sciences Inc.
SANTA BARBARA, CA--(Marketwire - May 22, 2009) - Carbon Sciences Inc. (OTCBB : CABN ), the
developer of a breakthrough technology to recycle carbon dioxide (CO2)
emissions into gasoline and other fuels, today announced that Byron Elton
has been promoted to Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO. Elton
replaces Derek McLeish, who recently announced his retirement.
Commenting on the succession Derek McLeish said, "My retirement and Byron's
promotion to the chief executive position have been considered for quite
some time. Byron has demonstrated great passion, vision and a unique
ability to energize our company. He is a very capable leader. I am
confident about passing the torch to Byron and look forward to my
retirement knowing that the company is in good hands. As a founder and
large shareholder, I will continue to support the company in any way I
can."
In accepting his promotion, Byron Elton stated, "I am honored and humbled
with the responsibility to lead Carbon Sciences. Opportunities to make a
truly meaningful contribution are rare, and I gratefully accept and embrace
the challenge. During my career, I have been on the ground floor of
revolutionary technologies in broadcast media and the Internet. However,
nothing matches the significance of Carbon Sciences and our solution to the
dual crisis of energy and climate. I look forward to Derek's continued
support and I wish him the best in his retirement."
Under Elton's management, Carbon Sciences has received national media
coverage from USA Today, New York Times, Newsweek Magazine, as well as
being recognized during a Congressional hearing on carbon recycling. This
high profile media attention has resulted in partner inquires from all over
the world.
About Carbon Sciences Inc.
Carbon Sciences Inc. is developing a breakthrough technology to recycle
carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions into the basic fuel building blocks required
to produce gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel and other fuels. Innovating at
the intersection of chemical engineering and bio-engineering disciplines,
we are developing a highly scalable biocatalytic process to meet the fuel
needs of the world. Our solution to energy and climate challenges is to
enable a sustainable world of fuel consumption and climate stability by
recycling CO2 into fuel. For example, Carbon Sciences' breakthrough
technology can be used to recycle CO2 emitted from fossil fuel power plants
into gasoline to run cars and jet fuel to fly aircraft. To learn more about
the Company, please visit our website at http://www.carbonsciences.com.
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