Mr. Chris Backus reports

HIRE TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF NEW CEO

Hire Technologies Inc. has appointed Chris Backus as the new chief executive officer of the company, effective Nov. 10, 2023, in place of Simon Dealy, who was the former interim CEO. The company also announces the appointment of Clive Brookes as a director of the company, effective Nov. 10, 2023, to fill the vacancy from the concurrent resignation of Bradley Scharfe. The current board of directors consists of Mr. Brookes, Adam Ho and Jonson Sun.

Mr. Backus

Mr. Backus has extensive history in C-level corporate leadership (chief executive officer and chief operating officer of both public and private companies), strategic communications, business negotiations, operations management and executive leadership consulting. His history also includes 20 years of service as a police officer with the RCMP, where he earned specialized distinction as a negotiator, communications strategist and senior leader. He has also worked as a strategic adviser to the United Nations Department of Peace Keeping Operations. He has extensive experience with high-level negotiations in both business and political environments. He holds a master's degree in conflict management and negotiations from Royal Roads University in Victoria, B.C.

Mr. Brookes

Mr. Brookes has been involved in the public markets for over 30 years, and has significant experience in roles as a director and senior officer. He holds a bachelor of commerce from UBC, and has managed the reorganization, financing and development of several listed companies.

The company's board of directors would like to thank Mr. Dealy and Mr. Scharfe for their valuable contributions to the company and wish them both much success in their future endeavours.