TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Conforce International, Inc. (“Conforce” or “Company”) (OTCBB:CFRI.ob - News) today announced that Alexander P. Haig has joined its Board of Directors. This appointment increases the total number of Directors at Conforce to three. Mr. Haig will serve on the Company’s compensation committee. The Company expects to announce additional Board appointments in the coming weeks.

Mr. Haig brings over 20 years of executive management and legal experience to the Board, including advisory positions in the shipping container industry. Since 1988, Mr. Haig has served as the managing director of Worldwide Associates, Inc., a strategic advisory and consulting firm working with both multi-national conglomerates and companies involved in the development of advanced technologies. Mr. Haig has advised on a wide variety of projects for Worldwide Associates with particular emphasis on aerospace, pharmaceutical, technology, and shipping companies, including America Online, Inc. and China Ocean Shipping Corporation (COSCO).

From 1999 to 2002, Mr. Haig served as Chairman and CEO of Sky Station International, Inc., a privately held telecommunications company. From 1992 to 1996, Mr. Haig also served as president of US-CIS Ventures, a privately-held company active in transactions and projects in China and the former Soviet Union.

Previously a partner in a large private law firm (1982-1988), Mr. Haig’s practice focused on corporate law and international trade. He received his undergraduate (1974) and law (1977) degrees from Georgetown University. Mr. Haig was formerly Chairman of the Board of DOR BioPharma, Inc. (2005-2006); currently serves as a director of Dharma Therapeutics, Inc.; Transcu Pte. Ltd.; XVionics, Inc.; and is currently on the Board of Advisors of SaviMedia, Inc.; and Universal Power, Inc.

With regard to Mr. Haig’s appointment to the Conforce Board, Mr. Marino Kulas, Chairman and CEO, commented that, “We could not have asked for a more qualified addition to our Board of Directors. Alex brings a unique blend of commercial and operational expertise to the talent reservoir of our Board. His rich experience and extensive strategic contacts will be a key asset during this exciting time in our Company’s development.”