NexTech AR Solutions unveils host of new senior hires, executive shuffles

NexTech AR Solutions Corp (NEO:NTAR.NE) (OTCMKTS:NEXCF) (CSE:NTAR) is debuting a new board of directors and senior management team.  The augmented reality (AR) company said that CFO Kashif Malik is resigning from his role to pursue a new opportunity and Eugen Winschel, NexTech’s COO, will assume the global finance leadership position on an interim basis.  In addition, Vancouver-based NexTech announced several new senior management appointments, which it said was “designed to further align the continued development of the company’s AR portfolio and digital experience platform with its growing, global customer base.” READ: NexTech AR Solutions unveils LiveX showcase event Paul Duffy, president and head of the newly formed entertainment business unit, is also taking the role of board chairman. Other key appointments include Chris Burton as executive vice president, head of global sales; Chetwyn Rodrigo, senior vice president, platform development, service & support; Rob Christie, senior vice president, product innovation; Yau Boon Lim, global head of ecosystem & channel, and Deta Constantine, chief human resources officer. "On behalf of NexTech, I would like to thank Kashif for his dedication and significant contributions over the last two years during which the company met many milestones and enjoyed tremendous growth," said Evan Gappelberg, NexTech’s CEO, in a statement. “As a rapidly growing company, we continuously look for ways to improve our governance practices to ensure alignment with stakeholder interests. I’m very pleased to report that Paul Duffy - who has been with me from the very beginning of the company - will now serve as chairman of the board in my stead. Paul’s vision for NexTech - and for the power of augmented reality in everyday life - is matched only by our own, and we will benefit from his leadership in this capacity … (The) changes we announced today will help us realize our significant growth goals and continued AR leadership position for tomorrow and beyond.” Contact Angela at angela@proactiveinvestors.com Follow her on Twitter @AHarmantas