Exhibit 99.4

Consent to be Named as a Director Appointee

In connection with the filing by TOYO Co., Ltd of the Registration Statement on Form F-4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), I hereby consent, pursuant to Rule 438 of the Securities Act, to being named in the Registration Statement and any and all amendments and supplements thereto as a member of the board of directors of TOYO Co., Ltd following the consummation of the business combination. I also consent to the filing of this consent as an exhibit to such Registration Statement and any amendments thereto.

Dated: March 8, 2024

/s/ Alfred “Trey” Hickey

Alfred “Trey” Hickey