BRIEF-Nevsun says hired Tom Whelan as CFO

Jan 27 (Reuters) - Nevsun Resources Ltd NSU.TO :

* Appoints new executive

* Says hired tom whelan as its chief financial officer

* Whelan will be commencing employment in mid-February

* Nevsun resources ltd nsu.to says hired tom whelan as its chief

financial officer

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