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Vancouver, B.C. / TheNewswire / January 16 2017 - WESTRIDGE RESOURCES INC. ("Westridge " or the "Company " ) is pleased to announce that Mr. Michael Young has been appointed as the new President and CEO of the Company effective immediately. Mr. Young has over 20 years of extensive business experience in all facets of corporate development, senior management, sales, marketing, finance and operations, in both the private and public sectors. His experience includes spearheading growth strategies, financial reporting, quarterly and annual budgets, overseeing corporate administration, while achieving company objectives and maintaining internal cost controls.

Since August 2015, Mr. Young has been Chief Financial Officer and a director of Green 2 Blue Energy Corp. a renewable energy company focused on low-cost wood pellet production through the integration of biomass gasification technology. From 2011 to 2015, he was President, CFO & Director of DraftTeam Fantasy Sports Inc. a digital entertainment company focused on daily fantasy sports and social gaming. The Company was acquired by Fantasy Aces Daily Fantasy Sports Corp. in 2015 a TSX.V listed company.

Commenting on his appointment Michael Young says: "I am very excited for the opportunity to lead Westridge in a new direction. Our immediate focus will be exploring, identifying and securing relevant and exciting business opportunities for the Company, which ultimately can create value for our shareholders."

Mr. Chris Cooper has resigned as the president and CEO but remains as a member of the board of directors.

500,000 incentive stock options at an exercise price of $0.10 have been granted to Mr. Young in conjunction with his appointment as President and CEO

For further information on Westridge Resources Inc. at 604-565-5100

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

"Chris Cooper"

Chris Cooper
Director

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