Accelerate Appoints Thomas J. Simons to Board of Directors

CALGARY, Nov. 13, 2018 /CNW/ - Accelerate Financial Technologies Inc. ("Accelerate" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas ("Tom") J. Simons, President and Chief Executive Officer of CES Energy Solutions Corp., to its Board of Directors.

"We are pleased to have Tom Simons join the Company's Board of Directors," said Julian Klymochko, Founder and CEO of Accelerate.  "Tom's substantial public company leadership and governance experience, along with his track-record of entrepreneurial success, will be an invaluable asset as Accelerate grows and executes its business strategy".

Mr. Simons currently serves as Director, President and Chief Executive Officer of TSX-listed CES Energy Solutions Corp. and its predecessor since March 2006.

About Accelerate Financial Technologies Inc.

Accelerate is leading innovation in financial services, developing a suite of exchange-traded hedge funds and alternative funds for investors seeking long-term performance.  Accelerate was established by a team with a track record of successfully managing award-winning hedge funds and is disrupting the asset management industry by offering access to investment strategies previously reserved for wealthy investors at a fee up to 80% lower than competitors.

SOURCE Accelerate Financial Technologies Inc.