CSE : QIMC | OTC : QIMCF | FSE : 7FJ

CSE : QIMC | OTC : QIMCF | FSE : 7FJ

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QI MATERIALS CORP.

About Qi Materials

QI Materials Corp. (CSE: QIMC | OTC: QIMCF | FSE: 7FJ) is advancing a portfolio of natural hydrogen projects across Canada and the United States, providing a domestic solution to one of the most critical energy inputs for the AI and data-centre revolution. With active projects in Nova Scotia, Quebec, Ontario, and Minnesota, the Company is strategically positioned to supply clean, naturally occurring hydrogen from North American sources—reducing reliance on imported energy and strengthening national energy security.

As global demand for low-carbon power accelerates, QIMC’s focus on exploring and developing natural hydrogen resources offers a scalable pathway to fuel next-generation technologies while supporting Canada’s transition to a sustainable, data-driven economy.

Executive Team

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JOHN KARAGIANNIDIS
MBA, LL.B

Chief Executive Officer, President, Director

Mr. Karagiannidis was born and raised in Montréal, Quebec, and has been involved in over 300 transactions involving emerging private and public companies with a total value in excess of $2 billion...

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MING JANG
CPA, CGA

Chief Financial Officer, Director

Mr. Jang is a Professional Accountant with over 25 years of experience in senior financial management roles across various sectors, including mining, nonprofit organizations, and the medical wellness industry...

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ANDRÉ TURMEL

Executive Chairman, Director

André Turmel practices energy, natural resources and climate change law at Fasken LLP for the last 25 years and has great interest in new green technologies and renewable energies...

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RICHARD URSINO

Chief Operating Officer

Board of Directors and Advisors

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MARIANNE RICHER-LAFLÈCHE

Director

Ms. Richer-Laflèche is a lawyer at BCF Montréal office, where she specializes in mergers and acquisitions, investment funds, corporate governance and commercial contract drafting...

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FABRICE CONSALVO

Director

Fabrice Consalvo brings over 30 years of leadership in the global energy sector, with deep expertise in investment, corporate finance, business development, and operational performance...

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JOHN KARAGIANNIDIS MBA, LL.B

Chief Executive Officer, Chairman

Mr. Karagiannidis was born and raised in Montréal, Quebec, and has been involved in over 300 transactions involving emerging private and public companies with a total value in excess of $2 billion. Mr. Karagiannidis is currently a dealing representative at EMD Financial. Prior to EMD Mr. Karagiannidis worked at Marquest Capital Markets, Industrial Alliance Securities, and Desjardins Securities. Mr. Karagiannidis is an MBA graduate of the Ivey Business School (University of Western Ontario), LL.B from the University of Montréal and is a member of the Québec Bar Association.

MING JANG CPA, CGA

Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Jang is a Professional Accountant with over 25 years of experience in senior financial management roles across various sectors, including mining, nonprofit organizations, and the medical wellness industry. He has successfully executed several companies public listings, including Numinus Wellness Inc. and most recently, Adaptogenics Health Corp. Mr. Jang currently serves as a financial consultant to various private and publicly listed companies, providing robust financial management and oversight in the structuring and implementation of financial and regulatory processes.

ANDRÉ TURMEL

Executive Chairman, Director

André Turmel practices energy, natural resources and climate change law at Fasken LLP for the last 25 years and has great interest in new green technologies and renewable energies. André has in-depth knowledge of energy markets and prepares, reviews and negotiates various energy construction, supply, generation and transmission agreements for Canadian and foreign renewable energy producers.

He represents diversified clientele which includes companies operating in every economic sector looking to control energy costs and reduce their environmental footprint. André is often asked to speak on energy and climate change on which he has written numerous works and articles. André is a member of the Québec Bar and has a LL.B (Sherbrooke), LL.M (Université de Montréal) and B.Sc. (Université de Montréal).

MARIANNE RICHER-LAFLÈCHE

Director

Ms. Richer-Laflèche is a lawyer at BCF Montréal office, where she specializes in mergers and acquisitions, investment funds, corporate governance and commercial contract drafting. Prior to joining BCF, Ms. Richer-Laflèche worked at another major Canadian law firm, where she was seconded on two occasions to clients in the financial services and consulting engineering sectors. 

Ms. Richer-Laflèche is a graduate of Université Laval. She has acted as director and corporate secretary for several organizations, including the Fondation du Collège Jésus-Marie de Sillery, Prima Danse Events, Théâtre Lirychorégra 20 and is currently a member of the board of directors of the École des entrepreneurs du Québec.

FABRICE CONSALVO

Director

Fabrice Consalvo brings over 30 years of leadership in the global energy sector, with deep expertise in investment, corporate finance, business development, and operational performance. He has held senior roles at Areva, where he advanced from engineer to executive in nuclear and renewable energies, and later led Accenture Canada’s Power Generation practice. Most recently, as Senior Director at Investissement Québec, he oversaw energy and transport electrification. 

In 2024, he founded Gamanergie Consulting to advise international energy companies. Throughout his career, Mr. Consalvo has spearheaded major strategic transactions, secured significant equity investments, delivered €250M in performance improvements, and negotiated partnerships across North America, Europe, and Japan. He is recognized as a driving force in building efficient and profitable energy ecosystems to accelerate the energy transition.

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