Quantum Blockchain Technologies PLC (AIM:QBT) announced the immediate appointment of Vladimir Kusznirczuk to the position of marketing and business development manager.
The blockchain investment firm said in a statement that Kusznirczuk will focus on opportunities, specifically developing joint ventures and strategic partnerships, with US, Chinese, and Canadian bitcoin miners and mining equipment manufacturers.
Kusznirczuk, an American citizen residing in London, has held sales and business development positions at AT&T, BlackBerry, and Sprint/T-Mobile.
Quantum Blockchain Appoints New Head of Business Development
In addition, he will be responsible for the initial phase of Quantum’s renewable energy mining initiative, which entails a novel approach to bitcoin mining with zero carbon footprint.
“Most of the world’s largest bitcoin mining operations are headquartered in the United States and Canada. By hiring Vlad, we have chosen an experienced US manager to engage with North American sector companies, as stated by Francesco Gardin, chairman and CEO.
Quantum stated that it has issued 2 million options over new ordinary shares to Kusznirczuk, with 1 million shares exercisable at 5 pence per share between 1 November 2023 and 25 May 25 and 1 million shares exercisable at 10 pence per share during the same time period.