Jaylen Brown, Abdulla Al Zain & Ahsan Ashraf Join Board to Drive Innovation & Global Expansion; Riz Shah Named Chairman
New additions bolster Hapbee as it scales product reach, tech pipeline, and international presence.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hapbee Technologies, Inc. (TSXV: HAPB | OTCQB: HAPBF) (“Hapbee” or the “Company”), a leading wearable wellness technology company, is pleased to announce as an update to its press releases dated June 27, 2025 and September 26, 2024, the completion of the transformative changes to its Board of Directors which it began at its last AGM on June 12, 2024, marking a decisive next step in its growth roadmap.
Strategic Board Appointments
- Jaylen Brown, NBA All-Star, Director and Chief Innovation Officer at Hapbee since June 12, 2024, brings his championship mindset to advancing mental wellness solutions and guiding product designs that reflect athlete-level performance insights.
- Abdulla Al Zain, Chairman/Managing Director of Infinity Capital, was appointed on September 26, 2024 and provides deep expertise in sovereign and institutional partnerships, supporting Hapbee’s market entry in the Middle East and Asia.
- Ahsan Ashraf, newly appointed CTO and board member, delivers seasoned leadership in AI, R&D, and tech-scale execution - key to enhancing Hapbee’s next-gen product roadmap.
- Kenny Adessky, Corporate Secretary, General Counsel and newly-appointed director, adds legal rigor and oversight aligned with public-company governance standards.
- Rachid Lassal, CPA, newly-appointed director and a finance and advisory specialist in retail strengthens board-level financial strategy.
These appointments complement prior directors Michael Matysik, Charles McNerney, Chris Rivera, and Yona Shtern (CEO) to form a board united to expand Hapbee’s impact.
Added Yona Shtern, CEO of Hapbee, “With this depth of experience across sectors and geographies, our board will guide Hapbee as it enters its most exciting growth phase yet."
Leadership Update: Riz Shah as Board Chairman
Stepping into the Chairman of the Board role is Rizwan “Riz” Shah, Hapbee’s Chief Commercial Officer. Riz brings over 25 years of experience leading growth, turnaround, and transformation strategies across global markets. A seasoned advisor to investors, high-growth companies and governments, Riz was a partner at three global professional services firms specializing in navigating complexity with clarity and purpose. As CCO, he oversees the company’s go-to-market strategy, strategic partnerships, and commercial execution and performance. His work reflects a commitment to building enduring value - through both business performance and broader impact in society.
“This board now spans innovation, legal, finance, global strategy, and commercialization,” said Riz Shah. “After achieving two back to back quarters of significant growth and a significant reduction in our operating expenditures, we are excited for all our shareholders as we continue to accelerate Hapbee’s product evolution and scale its reach from retail to international markets.”
About Hapbee
Hapbee is a digital wellness technology company that aims to help people take control of how they sleep, perform, and feel. Hapbee’s digital wellness library of Blends and Routines utilizes patented ultra-low radio frequency energy (ulRFE®), designed to help optimize users' sleep, productivity, recovery, and downtime. Hapbee devices and subscriptions are available for purchase at Hapbee.com and through a growing network of select distributors.
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