Geekco Appoints Mario Beaulieu as Chief Executive Officer
March 17 2022 - 4:28PM
Geekco Technologies Corporation (the
“
Corporation” or “
Geekco”)
(TSX-V: GKO; OTCQB: GKOTF), which operates the
FlipNpik application within a collaborative ecosystem, within the
digital and virtual universe, coupled with blockchain technology,
that rewards users who help boost the visibility of neighbourhood
businesses by stimulating their online traffic and increasing
sales, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mario Beaulieu as
Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Beaulieu is both an entrepreneur and
an executive. For more than 25 years, he has contributed to the
development and commercialization of technology solutions for large
companies and SMEs. He has founded and worked with innovative
consulting and technology companies that, due to his contribution,
have achieved international success.
“As a value creator, Mr. Beaulieu’s hybrid
entrepreneurial and executive expertise, combined with his passion
and determination, will make him an important player in Geekco’s
growth. His expertise, his talent as a developer and communicator
as well as his involvement in the community will bring dynamism to
the Company’s vision and strategic leverage to meet the challenges
and objectives of Geekco’s growth and development,” said Mr. Henri
Harland, Chairman of the Board of Directors. The Company thanks
Nadira Hajjar, who remains Chief Operating Officer and Director of
Geekco, for her managerial support and contribution to the
Company’s objectives during her tenure as Interim Chief Executive
Officer.
“I am honoured to continue Geekco’s mission and
help stimulate the local economy. Through our advanced technology
solutions and the collaboration of our corporate partners, we are
able to increase the visibility, traffic and sales of local
businesses while creating an engaged community that is rewarded for
its contribution. This innovative and mobilizing approach,
capitalizing on cutting-edge technologies to support the local
economy, is directly in line with my values,” says Mr. Mario
Beaulieu.
“Passion defines me. Passion for people and ideas. Passion for
success. It is with all this passion, determination and by working
closely with the entire Geekco team that I will make sure to
achieve the Company’s vision, generate growth and mobilize the
business community,” he adds in closing.
Geekco also announced the grant to its Chief Executive Officer
of: (i) 600,000 stock options to purchase an equal number of Common
Shares at an exercise price of $0.40 per share and an additional
1,000,000 stock options to purchase an equal number of Common
Shares at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, both for a period
of 3 years and vesting in 25% increments per completed six-month
period thereafter; and (b) 150,000 restricted share units vesting
in 25% increments per completed three-month period thereafter.
About Mario Beaulieu
Over the past few years, as Chief Growth Officer
at Lanla, a firm specializing in customer experience measurement,
he has helped senior executives of major brands innovate and
implement strategies and action plans to create memorable customer
experiences and build customer loyalty. He has negotiated
structuring partnership agreements to support the development of
new markets and the marketing of new products. In 2006, he founded
and served as CEO of GSC, a firm specializing in strategic coaching
for boards of directors. For more than 10 years, his firm has
positioned itself as a leader in optimizing the functioning and
effectiveness of boards of directors and executive committees of
large companies, Crown corporations, SMEs and NPOs through his
innovative technologies and advice. Previously, he worked as a
governance and risk management expert for public companies to
ensure compliance with new financial regulations. Mario holds a
Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Laval University and is a
Certified Corporate Director (CCD) through the Governance Program
of the Collège des administrateurs
ABOUT GEEKCO
Geekco is positioning itself at the forefront of
social media by offering FlipNpik, a collaborative social network
that aims to promote local shopping, thereby contributing to the
improvement of local economy and the quality of life of citizens,
and to reward valuable contribution with all active users. The
FlipNpik ecosystem and mobile application leverage the community of
consumers, content creators and influencers to stimulate local
shopping and boost the visibility of local businesses. In exchange,
active users who create and share digital content within the
platform receive “Social Flipsˮ that they can use to earn rewards
and/or goods from strategic partners and local businesses.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation
Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX
Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or
accuracy of this release.
For more information, please
contact:
Geekco Technologies Corporation:Henri Harland,
Chairman of the BoardTelephone: (514) 246-9734
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