WATERLOO, Canada, May 7 /PRNewswire/ -- You are invited to view an important, live webcast announcement by Mike Lazaridis, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (PI), regarding the appointment of a new Executive Director - an internationally respected scientist of the highest order who will lead PI in the next, exciting phase of development.

The announcement will take place on Friday, May 9th at 9:30 a.m. eastern daylight time. If you would like to view the webcast, please show your interest by clicking here (http://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/News/In_The_Media/New_Executive_Directo...) and a reminder email will be sent to you in advance. The webcast itself will be viewable on Friday at http://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/directorannouncement

For further information: Inquiries can be directed to Renee Ellis of Perimeter Institute at rellis@perimeterinstitute.ca

For further information: Inquiries can be directed to Renee Ellis of Perimeter Institute at rellis@perimeterinstitute.ca