Global Arena Holding Will Present at the Emerging Growth Conference on February 2, 2022, as the Global Election Services Advisory Board is Formed

New York, NY, Jan. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- Global Arena Holding, Inc. (the “Company”) (OTC Markets: GAHC), a growth oriented, acquisition minded company focused on specific niche markets offering exponential growth, is very pleased to announce the formation of an Advisory Board to its operating subsidiary, Global Election Services (GES), and that its senior management will participate in the Emerging Growth Conference 24 on February 2, 2022 (https://bit.ly/3KMUoof).

First to join the GES Advisory Board is former Executive Vice President of the NBA’s Basketball Operations, E.M. ‘Kiki’ VanDeWeghe III, and a former Visa Information Security Executive, Magdiel Rodriguez.  This Advisory Board is being created to assist GES in its operational growth both in the U.S. and worldwide.

“I believe the Company is well positioned to see exponential growth over the next 24 months, particularly at our subsidiary, Global Election Services,” stated John S. Matthews, CEO of Global Arena Holding, Inc.  “So, forming an advisory board to help guide the Company to the next level is important.  

“Equally, of course, is having members who have extensive business experience and have participated in guiding major organizations through the growing pains of shifting economic landscapes.”

E.M. ‘Kiki’ VanDeWeghe III is the lead executive primarily responsible for investor relations, ESG initiatives, deal evaluation, and recruiting. Kiki was the NBA’s Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations, where he oversaw all aspects of basketball related to the playing of the game. VanDeWeghe joined the NBA league office in April 2013 as Vice President, Basketball Operations and was soon promoted to Executive Vice President where he served through 2021. He has been involved in a broad range of basketball matters, including the development of playing rules and interpretations, game analytics, disciplinary matters, and policies and procedures relating to the operation of NBA games. He also served as a key liaison between the league office and its teams, drawing upon his years of experience as a general manager, coach and player. Additionally, VanDeWeghe served as a board member for both the NCAA’s Competition Committee and FIBA.