SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA and STORRS, CONNECTICUT--(Marketwired - Aug. 14, 2015) - POET Technologies Inc. (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:PTK)(POETF) - developer of the planar opto-electronic technology ("POET") platform for monolithic fabrication of integrated circuit devices containing both electronic and optical elements on a single semiconductor wafer wishes to announce the resignation of Sheldon Inwentash as a director effective immediately.
Although Mr. Inwentash has expressed his continued strong support for the Company and the POET technology, he felt that his resignation would allow him to spend more time building his business. Mr. Inwentash further expressed his pleasure at having had the opportunity to serve the Company and the Board of Directors wishes him success in his other endeavors.