CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Sept. 14, 2009) - Canadian Superior Energy Inc. ("Canadian Superior" or the "Company") (TSX:SNG)(NYSE Amex:SNG) announced today that Mr. Marvin Chronister has been appointed as the Chairman of its board of directors. Mr. Chronister brings in excess of 30 years of extensive experience in the financial sector and the oil and gas industry both internationally and domestically. The company has also initiated the formal process of searching for a new CEO and has retained a leading executive search firm to assist with the identification of potential candidates.