Heliospectra AB (publ) (OTCQB: HLSPY, FIRSTNORTH: HELIO), a world leader in intelligent lighting technology for controlled environments horticulture, is pleased to announce that the board of directors have elected Ali Ahmadian as the new CEO of Heliospectra. Mr. Ahmadian joined Heliospectra as Chief Commercial Officer in November of last year and will assume the position of CEO on February 1, 2017.
Andreas Gunnarsson, Chairman of the Board of Heliospectra, stated, “As Heliospectra is entering a new phase with continued strong growth and focus on operations, it feels natural to evolve the management. Ali Ahmadian is the best choice from a deep pool of interested and highly qualified candidates. He has in earlier positions demonstrated a strong international commercial acumen combined with the ability to create winning teams. On top of this we are also pleased to be able to retain Staffan Hillberg, current CEO, as advisor regarding capital markets and investor relations”.
Ali Ahmadian was part of Tetra Pak’s Global Senior Leadership Team previous to Heliospectra. Tetra Pak is a leading multinational food packaging and processing company. With more than 23,000 employees based in over 85 countries, Tetra Pak provides safe, innovative and environmentally sound products that each day, meet the needs of hundreds of millions of people in more than 175 countries around the world.
Mr. Ahmadian commented, “It is an honor to be appointed Chief Executive Officer of Heliospectra. The Company has developed world class technology and intellectual property in agriculture industry that are bringing significant ROI and operating benefits to growers and research institutes around the world. I am grateful to the Company’s board of directors for the opportunity to lead this extraordinary organization of creative, talented and committed professionals. It is also a privilege to have Mr. Hillberg as an advisor to the company and have access to his extensive experience within the industry.”
Heliospectra’s current CEO, Staffan Hillberg, has decided to focus on real-estate investment activity via Wood & Hill and advise other international high tech companies needing to raise capital as well as becoming listed. Mr. Hillberg stated, “After seven years with Heliospectra, I have decided to move on. I am very proud of the company that my colleagues and I have built up and I believe that Heliospectra is well positioned for continued growth and success under Mr. Ahmadian’s leadership. Heliospectra as a company is in the right place at the right time with clear market drivers, proven technology, an excellent team and strong shareholders.”
Mr. Gunnarsson stated, “We want to thank Mr. Hillberg for his significant contributions to the growth of Heliospectra. He has been in charge of Heliospectra since 2010 and built the Company from a small research-based company into an international organization with over 30 employees on two continents and a growth of approximately 340%. Further, he has raised over 29 million USD in equity and listed Heliospectra on Nasdaq First North as well as via an ADR having the first listing of a First North company on the North American OTC Markets.”
GOTHENBURG, Sweden/SAN FRANCISCO, CA, January 9, 2017
Investeerdersrelaties:
Staffan Hillberg, CEO van Heliospectra | +46 (0)708 36 59 44 | staffan.hillberg@heliospectra.com
Michael Swartz, Senior Analist | Viridian Capital Advisors, LLC | +1 212-333-0257 | mswartz@viridianca.com
G&W Fondkommission is Heliospectra’s Certified Advisor for Nasdaq First North – www.gwkapital.se
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Over Heliospectra AB
Heliospectra AB (publ) (OTCQB: HLSPY, FIRSTNORTH: HELIO) (www.heliospectra.com) is gespecialiseerd in intelligente verlichtingstechnologie voor plantenonderzoek en kassenteelt. Het verlichtingssysteem van het bedrijf biedt een effectieve en duurzame technologie voor het kweken van kas- en kamerplanten door verschillende groepen veelzijdige lichtgevende diodes (LED's) te combineren met optiek, remote sensing-technieken en een robuuste warmteafvoeroplossing. Deze gepatenteerde opstelling geeft kwekers de mogelijkheid om de intensiteit en golflengten van het uitgestraalde licht te regelen, waardoor een spectrum wordt gecreëerd dat specifiek is aangepast aan verschillende plantensoorten en groeistadia om de fotosynthese beter te bevorderen. De complete, geavanceerde lamp produceert gewassen die er beter uitzien, beter smaken en langer houdbaar zijn dan gewassen die met HID-lampen worden gekweekt. De technologie vermindert niet alleen het energieverbruik met tot wel 50%, maar helpt ook groeikenmerken te stimuleren en de kwaliteit van de plant te verbeteren. Andere voordelen zijn minder lichtvervuiling, minder kwikverbruik door het vermijden van traditionele HID/HPS-lampen en minder HVAC-investeringen en maandelijkse kosten.
Heliospectra products are based on in-depth knowledge in plant physiology and photosynthesis along with a unique way to utilize modern LED technology. After six years of development in Sweden, the company has now begun to expand into the international market. The company has raised more than $ 29 million in capital and has received more than $2.6 million through academic scholarships and grants. It has also received numerous awards for its forward thinking technology. The largest owners are Weland Steel www.welandstal.se, Zweeds Industrieel Fonds www.industrifonden.se, Midroc www.midroc.se, Avanza Pensioen www.avanza.se.
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