Green Automotive Company Appoints New Controller and Senior Vice President, Global Corporate Finance

RIVERSIDE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Green Automotive Company GACR has strengthened its management team with the appointment of Donald J. Murray as Controller and Senior Vice President, Global Corporate Finance effective from the 1^st July 2014.

Mr. Murray joins Green Automotive with a wealth of experience over 21 years in the financial sector as well as with clean energy industries. Mr. Murray has an extensive background and network within the investment community, where he has previously occupied the role of Vice President of Investment Banking for Global Hunter Securities and subsequently a similar role for Pacific Ridge Capital. During his career, he served as Director of Finance for diverse companies such as LifeBase Advisors and KW Fund Management. In recent years, Mr. Murray gained experience in the clean energy sector as Director of Finance for LiveFuels, an algae-based bio fuels company and as Chief Financial Officer for Global Clean Energy Holdings GCEH. In addition Mr. Murray has a in-depth understanding of start-up businesses as he was Chief Financial Officer of Stored Value Exchange, a start-up technology platform, and Chief Financial Officer of Truli Media Group, a social media and e-commerce company. Mr. Murray holds an MBA in Finance and International Business from The Ohio State University and a BA in Business Management from University of Maryland. Mr. Murray served in the United States Air Force from 1988-1993 in Intelligence Operations.

Ian Hobday, CEO of Green Automotive: “I'm delighted with Don's appointment as Controller and Senior Vice President, Global Corporate Finance. Following a thorough and extensive search it became clear that Don possessed a quite unique blend of solid financial management and administration experience, including both corporate governance and securities compliance - especially with SEC filings. In addition his broad understanding of start-up businesses and their requirements, adds enormously to the depth of skills in the GAC management team and will provide a competitive advantage in the coming years, as we focus on leading Green Automotive to sustainable growth and profitability.”

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