SEATTLE, Sept. 24 /CNW/ - Mantra Venture Group Ltd. ('Mantra', OTCBB: MVTG, FSE: 5MV) is pleased to announce the September 21, 2009 appointment of Mr. Shawn Kim and Mr. John Russell to the board of directors. Mr. Kim and Mr. Russell have extensive experience in finance and technical evaluation (respectively), and will provide invaluable guidance in ensuring the continued success of the company.

Larry Kristof, President and C.E.O. of Mantra, comments: "It is with great excitement that we welcome Mr. Kim and Mr. Russell to the board. Both are well respected within our industry and have shown strong leadership skills - making them well suited to lead Mantra." Kristof added: "In the coming months we will be adding even further leadership to the board, including independent directors that are well recognized for their expertise in the green tech sector. The new board will be pivotal as we enter into negotiations with larger corporations, and will ensure that we maintain the high standards and strong reputation that has been established by our performance to date."

In reflecting on his recent appointment, Mr. Kim noted "I am very pleased to be joining the board of directors at this time. The recent trip to Korea has opened many doors for the company, and I look forward to taking an active role in the growth of the company in the days, months and years ahead."

Biographies

John P. Russell
Mr. Russell has over 30 years of experience in the identification, evaluation and marketing of technological resources, and he has authored several scientific publications and made several conference presentations on technological innovation. Mr. Russell has acted as the Vice-President of Technology with ARC Sonics Inc., a specialty engineering firm, since 1995.

Shawn Kim
Mr. Kim has nine years experience in the financial industry where he started as a business analyst. After dedicating 3 years to Mackenzie Financial Corporation in Toronto, he moved to AIG in Korea where he successfully implemented a worldwide marketing model and secured new business alliances. In his most recent role, Mr. Kim served as an International Business Consultant with the District of North Vancouver. Mr. Kim graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 1996 with a BA in Administrative and Commercial Studies.

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About Mantra Venture Group Ltd.
Mantra, through its group of sustainable energy, carbon recycling and consumer product subsidiaries, is active in the green technology marketplace with an innovative, multi-faceted approach focused on profitability through sustainability. By aggressively seeking out new technologies and innovating solutions for a cleaner earth for everyone, Mantra intends to provide a highly profitable and, more importantly, socially and environmentally responsible investment for its shareholders.

Mantra is a public company quoted on the OTC BB under the symbol MVTG and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the symbol EDV 5MV.

Forward-Looking Statements:
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements and are subject to risks and uncertainties. See Mantra Venture Group's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission which identify specific factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements.

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