Vertex Technology Acquisition Corporation Ltd. announced the appointment of Hideto Mizuno as Independent Non-Executive Director and A Member of the Nominating and Remuneration Committees, effective from December 7, 2023. This appointment had also been approved by shareholders at the Extraordinary General Meeting held on 1 December 2023. Working Experience: Mr. Mizuno has served as an independent non-executive director of AEON Stores(Hong Kong) Co., Limited, Kowloon Hongkong since August 2018 and has served as the vice chairman of Mizuno Sports Promotion Foundation, a non-profit organisation, since July 2016, and has served as a director of Waterfield KK and Well-pedia KK since April 2018 and September 2020, respectively.

Mr. Mizuno currently serves as the business consultant at Dr Martens Airwair Japan Ltd. and NAKED, inc. Prior to that, Mr. Mizuno served as the Highway & Concession Division Zone Director of Compass Group Japan Co. Ltd. From June 2017 to February 2018, he served as the wholesale director of Timberland brand of VF Japan Corporation. From June 2008 to June 2016, he served as the director of Mizuno Corporation, where he led the U.S. branch's corporate planning, national chain sales, new business and global brand development.

Director Experience Details: Mr. Mizuno will be attending training on the roles and responsibilities of a listed issuer as prescribed by the Exchange. Professional Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Keio University - Bachelor of Arts (Chemistry) from Carthage College - Master of Business Architect and IT Management from Kanazawa Institute of Technology.