Dec 19 (Reuters) - New Gold Inc NGD.TO :
* New Gold announces senior management changes
* Hannes Portmann has been named President of New Gold
* Raymond Threlkeld, currently a member of company's Board of Directors, will become Interim Chief Operating Officer
* Randall Oliphant will continue in role of Executive Chairman, Brian Penny will continue as Executive Vice President and CFO
* Atiyeh to continue to be responsible for operating mines, which remain on track to meet 2016 production guidance
* David Schummer, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, is leaving New Gold Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: NGD.TO