---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001171843-25-005779"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SSM"
cik: "0001840416"
company_name: "Sono Group N.V."
filed_at: "2025-09-09T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-17T07:21:04.758486+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# CEO George O'Leary resigns; Kevin McGurn appointed as new CEO effective Sept 9, 2025

## Summary
- George O'Leary voluntarily resigned as CEO effective Sept 9, 2025, will support transition through Dec 31, 2025.
- Kevin McGurn appointed CEO via consulting agreement; weekly fee of $7,700 during interim period.
- If elected Managing Director at next EGM, McGurn will receive $400k base salary and 25% bonus target.
- McGurn previously served as Chairman/CEO/CFO of New America Acquisition I Corp and CEO of Yorkville Acquisition Corp.
- Company priorities remain: deliver for customers, operate with rigor, and create long-term shareholder value.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001171843-25-005779
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SSM
- cik: 0001840416
- company_name: Sono Group N.V.
- filed_at: 2025-09-09T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1840416/000117184325005779/0001171843-25-005779-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1840416/000117184325005779/f8k_090825.htm

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