VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Jan. 3, 2013) -Alterrus Systems Inc. (CNSX:ASI)(OTCQB:ASIUF) today announced the appointment of David Andru as Chief Financial Officer. David has a diverse background including, strategic planning, project management, financial modeling and reporting, management reporting, controller roles and team development and management.

He was most recently CFO, and acting CEO of Ugi Fitness Inc. Prior to this he was an independent consultant and held various responsibilities at Lululemon Athletica including, Controller, Director of Finance, and Inventory Control Manager.

"We are delighted to have David accept the role of CFO," said Christopher Ng CEO. "His overall depth of business experience and strong background in finance, systems and technology will be a huge asset to the Alterrus team as we work to achieve the company's goals of sustainable urban agriculture."

About Alterrus Systems Inc.

Alterrus is a publicly traded company (CNSX:ASI)(OTCQB:ASIUF) headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. It is a world leader in the development, manufacturing, operation and integration of commercial VertiCrop technology for global markets. Alterrus has created a sustainable vertical growing system that grows fresh, nutritious, leafy green vegetables in urban environments where they are to be consumed.

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