Hunter Technology : Ben McQuhae Joining the Board of Directors

Ben McQuhae Joining the Board of Directors

May 28, 2021

Ben McQuhae is an industry leading transactional lawyer and an active expert in energy and sustainable finance. He is the founder of Ben McQuhae & Co, a law firm dedicated to contributing to a sustainable future. He is a co-founder and executive committee member of the Hong Kong Green Finance Association and a steering committee member of the United Nations Network of International Financial Centres for Sustainability.

Having been previously a partner at Jones Day and leading member of the firm's energy practice in APAC, he brings a deep network and expertise in energy to Hunter, specifically connecting long-standing experience in natural resources with his engagement in energy transition and sustainability.

About Hunter Technology Corp.

Hunter Technology Corp. develops interactive software platforms powered by blockchain technology that digitalize and streamline physical oil trading throughout the transaction lifecycle. With its solutions, Hunter delivers more favorable economics and fair market access for all and promotes the transition towards a more environmentally and ethically responsible ecosystem. Its flagship product OilEx will connect independent oil producers, buyers, and traders in a trusted digital marketplace to optimize prices, simplify processes, improve transparency, and support a reduced carbon footprint. Through its data analytics capabilities, Hunter will offer real time supply chain management tools for tracking the origin, transhipment, and processing of hydrocarbons and the environmental, social and governance (ESG) compliance during their life cycle.

On behalf of the board of directors

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