VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hillcrest Energy Technologies (CSE: HEAT) (OTCQB: HLRTF), a clean technology company developing transformative power conversion technologies and control system solutions for next-generation electric vehicles and electrical systems, today announced the appointment of Samuel Yik as the company's Chief Financial Officer.

Yik is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) with a diverse business background and more than 25 years of public company experience in industrial sectors including natural resources, technology and transportation. He brings over 10 years of CFO experience in managing publicly listed companies in Canada and the United States. Yik also has extensive international hands-on management experience in senior financial, commercial, and operational roles in companies with market capitalization ranging up to CDN$2 billion.

"We look forward to having Samuel's skill and experience on our team," said Don Currie, CEO of Hillcrest. "We anticipate an acceleration of our progress over the coming year, and Samuel's extensive knowledge coupled with his 'can do' attitude and team-based approach will be key to our continued success."

Yik will assume the CFO role November 22^nd upon the departure of Raj Clair, who will be leaving the company for a new opportunity.

"On behalf of the Board and the entire Hillcrest team, we'd like to thank Raj for her dedication to the company and we wish her well as she sets out on her next endeavor," said Currie.

Hillcrest has granted incentive stock options to certain employees, officers and consultants of the company to purchase up to 1,669,600 common shares in the capital of the company, pursuant to the company's Share Option Plan. The options are exercisable on or before November 4, 2027, at an exercise price of CDN$0.15 per share.

The company also granted restricted stock units ("RSU") to certain employees, officers and consultants of the company to purchase up to 1,969,600 common shares in the capital of the company at a grant price of CDN $0.15 per share, pursuant to the company's RSU Plan. The RSUs are subject to various performance and vesting criteria.

About Hillcrest Energy Technologies
Hillcrest Energy Technologies is a clean technology company developing high-value, high-performance power conversion technologies and digital control systems for next-generation powertrains and grid-connected renewable energy systems. From concept to commercialization, Hillcrest is investing in the development of energy solutions that will power a more sustainable and electrified future. Hillcrest is publicly traded on the CSE under the symbol "HEAT," on the OTCQB Venture Market as "HLRTF". For more information, please visit: 

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