VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Oct 24, 2013) - Russell Breweries Inc. (TSX VENTURE:RB) has appointed Mr. Kwong Choo as new Chief Financial Officer for the Company.<br /><br />Mr. Kwong Choo is a Certified General Accountant who brings over 15 years of experience in senior financial roles and public company reporting experience to the Company, having previously served as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance & Administration with Wex Pharmaceuticals Inc. a TSX-listed bio-technology company. Mr. Choo earned a degree in management accounting from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, UK in 1990 and holds a CGA designation in Canada.<br /><br />About Russell Breweries Inc.<br /><br />Russell Breweries Inc. is leading Western Canadian brewer. It brews, markets, sells and distributes a diverse portfolio of award-winning beers that are produced by its wholly-owned regional breweries: Russell Brewing Company in British Columbia and Fort Garry Brewing Company in Manitoba. Both breweries are dedicated to producing high-quality, flavourful ales and lagers. Russell Breweries Inc. is publicly listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSX VENTURE:RB). 