Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 11, 2022) - Danavation Technologies Corp. (CSE: DVN) (OTCQB: DVNCF) ("Danavation" or the "Company") today announces the appointment of Mr. Jorge Martinez to the Company's Board of Directors, effective immediately. Since 1994, Mr. Martinez has held senior executive positions with etimex group and its subsidiary, etisign, including his current role as President and CEO based in Monterrey, Mexico.
Etimex is a multi-national firm that provides flexible product packaging and labeling solutions for various business verticals including food and beverage, wine and spirits, health and beauty and industrials, and service clients from locations in Monterrey, Ensenada and Mexico City in Mexico; Houston, Laredo and Chicago in the US; and Toronto and Halifax in Canada. In addition to his strong background in retail signage and labeling solutions that align optimally with Danavation's business, Mr. Martinez brings financial acumen with broad experience across all aspects of accounting, auditing, financial management, venture capital and business development. He has an MBA in Economics from Tecnológico de Monterrey, a private university system in Mexico, and studied business as an exchange student at the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business.
Mr. Martinez replaces former director, Mr. Daniel Matlow, who has resigned from the Board of Danavation to focus on his other business endeavours, particularly in his role as President & CEO of VitalHub (TSXV: VHI). The team at Danavation and the Company's Board of Directors sincerely thank Dan for his service and support of the Company during his tenure.
"We are pleased to welcome Jorge to the Danavation Board. As a highly experienced executive who has a lengthy track record of providing product labeling, promotion and packaging for a myriad of global brands, we believe he will make a significant contribution to our Board," said John Ricci, CEO of Danavation. "We also wish to take this opportunity to sincerely thank Dan for his valued contributions and dedication to Danavation and wish him the very best for his future endeavours."
Stock Option Grant
Danavation also confirms the Company has granted options to purchase an aggregate of 800,000 common shares of the Company (the "Common Shares") exercisable at a price of $0.45 per share for a period of five years to certain officers, directors and consultants of the Company. The Common Shares issuable upon exercise of the options are subject to a four-month hold period from the original date of grant.
About Danavation
Danavation Technologies Corp. is a Canadian-based, Internet of Things (IoT) technology company, providing micro e-paper displays to organizations across North America. The Company's Digital Smart Labels™, powered by IoT automation technology and software Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), enables companies across various sectors to automate labelling, price, product, and promotions in real-time, enhancing data accuracy and improving performance by removing high labour costs and low productivity associated with traditional labour-intensive workflows. By empowering the adoption of smart retail, smart cities and industry 4.0, our goal is to create a sustainable and profitable business for shareholders while advancing sound environmental, social and governance practices, including by significantly reducing paper usage. Danavation has introduced its solution to retailers across North America, including big box and boutique grocers, while also targeting new markets including healthcare providers, manufacturing, and logistics companies. Learn more about the background of Danavation and our vision for the future on our website. As well, follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube for more updates on how we are transforming the retail landscape.
For further information, please contact:
John Ricci
President & Chief Executive Officer
hello@danavation.com
Cindy Gray
5 Quarters Investor Relations, Inc.
Tel: 1-403-705-5076 | investors@danavation.com
Investor Relations - United States
Trevor Brucato, Managing Director
RBMG - RB Milestone Group LLC
New York, NY & Stamford, CT
danavation@rbmilestone.com | www.rbmilestone.com
For media relations / management interview requests:
Mr. Nelson Hudes
Hudes Communications International
Tel: 1-905-660-9155 or nelson@hudescommunications.com
Forward-Looking Information
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