Christopher Nixon Cox appointed Chairman of the High-Trend International Group

SINGAPOREPresent March 13, 2025 / Prnewswire/ -high-Trend International Group (Nasdaq: HTCO) (“Company”), an international shipping company, today gave the appointment of Christopher Nixon CoxAs chairman of the company, immediately effective. Mr. Cox, a risk capital and lawyer for socially impressive investments, will use his extensive expertise in global markets and his sustainability to advance the company's strategic growth in innovative sectors. Mister. Jinyu Chang resigned as chairman and while he remains a director of the company. The company also named Mr. Bo Cui As a new Chief Legal Officer, he underlines his commitment to strengthening governance and global compliance in rapid expansion.

Mister. Christopher Nixon Cox Since then served as a member of the Board of Directors of Alto Neuroscience, Inc. (ANRO to NYSE) April 2022. Since December 2021Mr. Cox was Chief Executive Officer from Lightswitch Capital, a private equity company that is devoted to the financing of breakthrough therapies for serious illnesses and promotes the green infrastructure in emerging countries. In addition, Mr. Cox has worked as a Chief Executive Officer of the Argali Carbon Corporation, a carbon -offset developer, November 2022 and from Biosource Feed Corporation, a pioneer of sustainable agriculture, since then October 2023. Out of December 2018 until March 2020Mr. Cox was the deputy chairman of Brightsphere, Inc., a publicly traded asset manager. Since then, Mr. Cox has also been a managing partner and co -founder of OC Global Partners LLC, a financial service company October 2006.

From 2004 to 2006, Mr. Cox previously worked as a corporate associate at the law firm Weil, Gothshal & Manges LLP. Mr. Cox received a JD degree from the New York University School of LawA certificate in finances of New York University Sternschule and a BA degree in politics of Princeton University.

As an grandson of the president Richard NixonMr. Cox adheres to his family's legacy in public service and international diplomacy. He is the board member of the Richard Nixon Foundation and founded the Sunwyck Foundation to strengthen us.China Relationships.

Mr. Cui joins over two decades of experience in cross -border funds, mergers and takeovers as well as in large -scale infrastructure investments. During his term as an investment director at the HNA Group, a global aviation, Travel and Financial Services Conglomerat Hong Kong And new York redirect 10 billion dollars in strategic offers. A licensed lawyer in new York and Upto-registered patent practitioner, Mr. Cui, has a juris Doctor degree of Georgetown University Law Center and a BS degree in mathematics and computer science from the University of Illinois.

Shixuan heThe company's CEO said: “The appointment of Mr. Cox is a milestone in the development of the company, and its expertise is significantly helped to promote our maritime carbon initiatives.

Mr. He added: “We are just as enthusiastic about welcoming Bo Cui When our chief legal officer. His proven track record in the management of complex cross -border investments, compliance with the regulations and the technology -driven companies will be invaluable if we navigate global markets and accelerate our green transition. Bos double expertise in law and emerging technologies positions it unique to lead our legal strategy and risk management efforts. “

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High trend is an international shipping company.

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