NTG Clarity Networks Inc., a leading provider of communication solutions, announced today that Barry Sadrehashemi CA has joined the company as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Sadrehashemi is replacing Robert Chittick, who was acting CFO on an interim basis.

Sadrehashemi brings more than 25 years of financial experience to his new appointment, where he will manage Accounting and Financial Planning as NTG Clarity continues to pursue a growth strategy. Sadrehashemi comes to NTG Clarity from Pheromone Sciences Corporation (PHS.V) where he was Chief Financial Officer since 2000. Before this, Sadrehashemi served as Senior Financial Advisor for Talisman Energy, Corporate Controller for Arakis Energy Corporation, and Vice President Alternative Delivery Sales for Alberta Treasury Branches. Sadrehashemi also teaches part-time at the University of Calgary Faculty of Management. After earning his BSc Honors from Salford University in the UK, Sadrehashemi became a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales in 1971. He is currently Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (FCA). He became a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Alberta (CA) in 1982 and became a Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) in 1990.

"Barry is a highly skilled professional, bringing substantial knowledge and expertise to this position and to our organization," said Essam Zaghloul, President and Chief Operating Officer for NTG Clarity Networks. "His experience should serve us well as we continue our focus on serving the comprehensive technology needs of telecommunications and enterprise customers. I would like to thank Rob Chittick for all our progress during hard times. Rob has decided to dedicate his full attention to his accounting practice."

"NTG Clarity is a dynamic company that is focused on growth opportunities and increasing revenue," said Sadrehashemi. "I'm looking forward to helping this company achieve its goal of becoming the premier communication solutions provider in the marketplace."

In an unrelated development, Thomas A. Cumming has stepped down from NTG Clarity's Board of Directors. Cumming has resigned from his position on the board due to other demands on his time.

"I would like to thank Tom for the value he added during his tenure at NTG Clarity," said Ashraf Zaghloul, Chair and Chief Executive Officer for NTG Clarity Networks.

Established in 1992, NTG Clarity has been a leader in delivering network, IT and infrastructure solutions to telecommunications service providers. More than 120 network professionals provide design, documentation and implementation expertise to the industry's leading network service providers. NTG Clarity's services are offered internationally, with offices and operations currently in Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, Montreal, Chicago and Cairo.

The company has maintained a record of consistently high performance, while establishing itself as a company with strong financial, technical and operational capabilities. NTG Clarity is recognized for its outstanding technical and project management skills, innovative use of advanced technologies, low cost operations and exceptional management capability.