Caravelle International Group Appoints Jinyu Chang as Chairman and Xin He As An Independent Director

SINGAPORE, Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Caravelle International Group (NASDAQ: HTCO), a global ocean technology company, today announced the appointment of Jinyu Chang as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Xin He as an independent director and Chair of the Audit Committee. These strategic appointments come at a pivotal moment as the Company is focused on enhancing its internal management systems and advancing its commitment to ocean carbon neutrality.

Mr. Chang is a Co-Founder of High Trend International, an investment holding company with a significant footprint in smart city and smart lighting initiatives. Through various joint ventures, High Trend International has become one of the largest concession holders in Latin America, operating and developing approximately 1,000,000 lighting points. The company's projects encompass small cell 5G tower rentals, IoT devices, Wi-Fi zones, and cameras, with project financings exceeding USD$300 Million. With over 20 years of experience in smart city development, Mr. Chang is poised to provide invaluable insights into the maritime industry's transition towards sustainability.

Mr. He has served as the CFO for Wanda America Entertainment Inc. since May 2012. He has overseen the development of the iconic 101-story "Vista Tower" in Chicago and the $2.6 billion acquisition of AMC Entertainment Inc. Mr. He's expertise extends to multiple executive roles at Professional Diversity Network Inc. (Nasdaq: IPDN) since 2019. His background in public companies and cross-border mergers and acquisitions makes him an asset to our company.

The appointments of Mr. Chang and Mr. He reflect Caravelle International Group's dedication to strengthening its internal management systems and promoting sustainable business practices.

About Caravelle International Group

Caravelle is a global ocean technology company with businesses in international shipping and marine carbon neutrality. The company is committed to improving shipping efficiency through innovative technologies and promoting sustainable development in the industry. Caravelle is headquartered in Singapore.

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