Quantum Blockchain Technologies PLC (AIM:QBT) said it has appointed Vladimir Kusznirczuk as the company's marketing and business development manager with immediate effect.
Kusznirczuk’s focus will be on opportunities, specifically developing joint ventures and strategic partnerships, with US, Chinese and Canadian bitcoin miners and mining rig manufacturers, the blockchain investment firm said in a statement.
A US citizen based in London, Kusznirczuk has held sales and business development roles at AT&T, BlackBerry and Sprint/T-Mobile.
He will also be tasked with the initial phase of Quantum’s renewable energy mining project, which involves a new approach to zero carbon footprint bitcoin mining.
“Most of the world’s largest bitcoin mining businesses are based in the US and Canada. In bringing on Vlad, we have selected an experienced US manager to engage with the North American sector companies,” commented chairman and CEO Francesco Gardin.
Quantum said it has issued 2mln options over new ordinary shares to Kusznirczuk, with 1mln shares exercisable at 5p per share between 1 November 2023 and 25 May 25, and another 1mln shares exercisable at 10p per share over the same time period.