David Turner to Step Down from the Lightbridge Board of Directors
Burlington, MA – August 1, 2006– Lightbridge, Inc. (NASDAQ: LTBG), a leading e-commerce, analytics and decisioning company, today announced that David Turner has resigned from the Board of Directors effective today. Mr. Turner had stated that he wishes to focus on his other commitments. Mr. Turner was also a member of the Company’s Compensation Committee.
“David has made many contributions while serving on the Lightbridge Board of Directors and Compensation Committee and we have benefited from his counsel. His industry knowledge and leadership have served us well since he joined the Board,” said Kevin Melia, Chairman of the Board. “The Board thanks David for his years of service, and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors.”
About Lightbridge
Lightbridge, Inc. (NASDAQ:LTBG) is a leading e-commerce, analytics and decisioning company that businesses trust to manage customer transactions. Lightbridge adds value to fraud screening, credit qualification, and payment authorization. Lightbridge solutions leverage intelligent automated systems and human expertise, delivered primarily through the efficiencies and cost savings of an outsourced business model. Businesses use Lightbridge to make smarter decisions, deliver better services, provide secure payments, reduce costs and enhance the lifetime value of their customers. For more information, visit www.lightbridge.com.
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