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Africa Hydrocarbons Announces Creation Of Advisory Board
(via TheNewswire) Calgary, Alberta / TheNewswire / November 30, 2017 - Africa Hydrocar...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Africa Hydrocarbons Announces Creation Of Advisory Board(via TheNewswire)\n\n \nCalgary, Alberta / TheNewswire / November 30, 2017 - Africa Hydrocarbons Inc. (NFK.H: NEX | KNPRF: PNK | KRL1: STU) (the \"Company\") is pleased to announce that it has established an Advisory Board and that Dr. Bob McElrath, Geoff Hampson, Wayne Nemeth and Tim Vercruysse have been appointed as its initial members.\n\n \n \nBob McElrath is Vice President of Block Chain System Architecture at Fidelity Investments, a leading financial institution. He was previously a serial CTO, Chief Scientist and Software Developer for blockchain technology companies, including SolidX (cryptographic keys for identity) and Ribbit Rewards (cryptocurrencies for airline rewards programs). He is an experienced cryptocurrency developer and team leader with experience in bitcoin and Ethereum. He was formerly Senior Software Developer at Bloomberg and has a PhD in theoretical particle physics from the University of Wisconsin. Dr. McElrath did his post doctorate work at the University of California and at CERN and has over 32 publications. \n\n \n \nGeoff Hampson brings over 30 years as an investor, acquirer, senior executive and director of start-up, turnaround and high growth companies. Geoff has completed transactions in the industrial manufacturing, real estate, internet infrastructure, mining, and oil & gas sectors where he has been able to build strong teams to lead businesses into sector leading positions. He has built up data center/ cloud business, Peer 1 Network, and sold it to Cogeco for $565 million. Geoff is an investor and director of many small and mid-sized companies throughout Canada, Europe and the USA. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Board and CEO of Fibrox Technology Ltd., a North American leader in the production of mineral fiber. He also serves as the Chairman of the Board and CEO of Para Resources Inc., a publicly-listed company on the TSX Venture Exchange, focusing on North and South American gold properties. Geoff served as a member of the University of British Columbia's International Advisory Board. He is active in local and international associations and charities. Geoff has lived and worked in both Canada and the USA.\n\n \n \nWayne Nemeth is a technology company CEO, advisor and investor. He was formerly CEO/ COO of T+ink, a ventur...