Sept 26 (Reuters) - Trius Investments Inc TRU.V :
* Trius announces leadership changes and strategic update
* Gordon Wheaton has resigned as President and Chief Executive Officer of Trius, and will continue as Chairman of Board.
* Also intends to recruit and nominate an additional independent director in connection with its next shareholder meeting
* Joel Freudman has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Trius
* Damian Lopez has been appointed to Board as an independent director
* Robert Harrison appointed as Corporate Secretary of Company, in addition to his current role as Chief Financial Officer