Hapbee Technologies, Inc. announced that CEO Yona Shtern has been appointed as the Company's new Chairman of the Board ("Chairman"), effective February 16, 2022. Yona will succeed Chris Rivera, the founder who served as Chairman since Hapbee's inception. Mr. Rivera will continue to provide guidance on key strategic initiatives and remain a valuable asset to the Company as a member of the Board of Directors.

While Chairman, Mr. Rivera played an instrumental role in guiding Hapbee to its current stage of development, having helped structure the Company's licensing deal with EMulate Therapeutics, Inc. Among other leadership responsibilities during his tenure as Chairman, Mr. Rivera spearheaded the assembly of Hapbee's board and executive teams, while overseeing signal R&D initiatives.