Blockchain Intelligence Group (BIG), a Canada-based developer of blockchain technology solutions, has announced the appointment of Matthew Wood as a financial advisor to the company to assist in reviewing and developing strategic options to enhance shareholder value.

With over 25 years’ experience investing in equities, fixed income and derivatives, Wood is a valuable addition to the company. Advisement to BIG will include introductions to retail and institutional funders and representation at conferences and roadshows.

"Mr. Wood's business experience will offer valuable insight into the mindset of retail and institutional investors allowing Blockchain Intelligence Group to properly evaluate and position itself when raising capital”, BIG CEO Lance Morginn said in a statement.

Matthew Wood is a founding partner and director of Vertex One Asset Management. He has overall responsibility for the investment and trading decisions affecting the Vertex Managed Value Portfolio, Vertex Value Fund and Vertex Enhanced Income Fund. He has operated as the lead manager of the Managed Value Portfolio since its inception on April 3, 1998. His career began as an analyst, later becoming a Financial Advisor, with Royal Trust. He was a Portfolio Manager with HSBC Asset Management before co-founding Vertex One Asset Management. Wood holds the professional designation of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts.