• Quantum Numbers Corp. (QNC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Rickards to its Board of Directors
  • Scott has had a 20-year tenure in the Hedge Funds, Private Equity and Venture Capital industries
  • He was most recently Senior Business Development Executive at the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre
  • Scott earned his BA from Columbia University and holds an MA in International Economics
  • Pierre Paul Samson, Director and Chairman of QNC Board, has announced he will not seek the renewal of his candidacy as Director
  • Quantum Numbers Corp is a Canada-based company engaged in the development of a new generation of cryptographic solutions
  • Quantum Numbers Corp. (QNC) is up 13.95 per cent, trading at C$0.245 per share

Quantum Numbers Corp. (QNC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Rickards to its Board of Directors.

He brings relevant financial knowledge and a significant international network, which he developed during his 20-year tenure in the Hedge Funds, Private Equity and Venture Capital industries.

Scott is currently Founder, President & CEO of Waterfund, a company that develops financial risk management products for the water industry.

Scott has been based in both the Middle East and Latin America as a hedge fund investor and developer of financial products.

He was most recently Senior Business Development Executive at the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC).

Scott began his career in the Commercial Service of the U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina and was an analyst in the International Listings division of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

Scott earned his BA from Columbia University and holds an MA in International Economics from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.

He speaks regularly at water conferences on the topic of private finance and has been quoted and featured in the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg Television, Fox Business, and other media outlets.

Also, Pierre Paul Samson, Director and Chairman of QNC Board, has announced he will not seek the renewal of his candidacy as Director for the forthcoming AGM.

“It’s been an honour to serve on QNC’s Board and I believe it’s now time for a new generation to take the helm and help propel our company to the next level. I trust that Scott has the right pedigree to help position QNC’s value proposition in targeted markets and support our CEO’s endeavours,” stated Pierre Paul Samson.

Francis Bellido, CEO, comments,

“Scott is a great addition to the QNC team. His international financial expertise and rich US network will be invaluable as QNC grows to become a key player in the Cybersecurity industry.”

He also added,

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank Pierre Paul for his 2-year mandate as Chairman of the Board, as well as his continuous support and many contributions to QNC’s development. Thanks to him and other members of the Board the company is now ready to fulfill its potential”.

Scott Rickards comments,

“I am very excited to join QNC as I believe its QNRG technology has the potential to make a significant difference in fighting Cybercriminality.

Having witnessed firsthand the direct threat nation-state actors pose to critical infrastructure such as water, I am delighted to help contribute to QNC’s truly innovative technology. QRNG technology is not only an additional tool in the cybersecurity arsenal but one that can transcend existing cyber solutions.”

Scott Rickards will be receiving a grant of 500,000 stock options.

Quantum Numbers Corp is a Canada-based company engaged in the development of a new generation of cryptographic solutions.

Quantum Numbers Corp. (QNC) is up 13.95 per cent, trading at C$0.245 per share.

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