ZINC8 ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC announced the appointment of Mr. Scott Larson to the Board of Directors of the Company and the transition of Mr. Robert Parker off of the Board and into an enhanced executive role with Zinc8 Energy Solutions (USA) Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of Zinc8, where he will be joined by Mr. Doug MacDonald. Mr. Scott Larson, a seasoned executive with over 25 years of expertise in corporate finance, technology development, and entrepreneurship to the Board of Zinc8. Mr. Scott Larson, currently serving as the CEO of SpaceAlpha Insights, a Vancouver-based NewSpace company, brings a wealth of knowledge to the Board.

Mr. Larson is at the forefront of developing the world's premier commercial synthetic aperture radar technology. His extensive leadership experience extends to his previous roles as CEO and co-founder of Helios Wire, a satellite company dedicated to building a space-enabled IoT/M2M network, and UrtheCast, where he played a pivotal role in scaling the company from inception to a successful public listing on the TSE, raising over $250 million in the process. In being appointed Chairman and CEO of Zinc8 USA (wholly owned subsidiary of Zinc8), Mr. Parker's strategic leadership, extensive management experience, and proven track record in scaling early and growth-stage companies, positions him as a driving force in guiding Zinc8's pursuit of growth opportunities in the U.S. Energy Storage Industry.

His unique background and range of skills has positioned him as an influential figure in the Northeastern US ClimateTech innnovation ecosystem and a leader in energy sustainability. Mr. Parkers extensive experience in the New York financial markets and his years of leadership in renewable energy, sustainability, and the clean energy transition, as well as his deep knowledge of the rapidly developing Clean Tech markets, will greatly assist Zinc8 as it pursues growth opportunities in the U.S Energy Storage Industry. Within the ClimateTech ecosystem, Mr. Parker has been a dedicated leader, actively collaborating with non-profits, government agencies, venture and angel funds, national laboratories, accelerators, and incubators.

His commitment to developing both people and technologies for the clean energy transition has been evident in various volunteer and paid roles. Mr. Doug MacDonald, a seasoned global market leader, is also joining the US Board to contribute his expertise to streamline the business operations of Zinc8 USA. Mr. MacDonalds leadership has been instrumental in the successful launch of new technologies in sustainable packaging and photovoltaic manufacturing across diverse global markets.

His achievements include working with renowned global market leaders such as Applied Materials (AMAT), Q-Cells, MiaSole, GT Solar, Dow Corning, VRB, Siemens, GE, Samsung, Evergreen Solar/Sovello, REC &Alta Devices. His teams have demonstrated exceptional prowess in navigating the complexities of markets in the US, Canada, Europe, and Asia, establishing a track record of successful collaboration with industry giants.