HLS Therapeutics Inc. announced that Tim Hendrickson is stepping down as CFO to pursue other interests and John Hanna, currently a director of the Company, has been appointed Interim CFO. Mr. Hendrickson will remain in his role until January 26, 2024, to support the transition and the Company will undertake a search for a permanent CFO in the new year. While serving as Interim CFO, Mr. Hanna will remain on the HLS Board as a non-independent director.

Mr. Hanna is an accomplished leader with more than 25 years of diverse experience, including in the healthcare industry, as a C-level executive helping companies to drive revenue growth, scale their operations and expand operating profitability. Previously, he served as CFO at Vecima Networks, Inca Networks and eBuyNow and held a variety of senior financial roles with The Westaim Corporation. In addition to being a member of HLS's Board and the Audit Committee, Mr. Hanna has also served as a board member for a number of technology companies.

He holds a B.Sc., Biology from University of Victoria, an MBA from the University of British Columbia and is a designated accountant (CPA, CGA).