ESS Tech appoints Claudia Gast to board; Shirley Speakman resigns

ESS Tech, Inc.

Shirley Speakman resigned effective Feb 17, 2022 to focus on early-stage investing; no disagreement.
Claudia Gast appointed as director effective Feb 17, 2022, and named to Audit Committee.
Gast brings 15+ years M&A/finance experience; currently CFO/Board member of GTAC.
Speakman served on board since 2017, most recently on Audit Committee.

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Appointed

Claudia Gast

Director

GWH · ESS Tech, Inc.

Effective: 2022-02-17
Filed: February 17, 2022, 6:59 PM ET

On February 16, 2022, the Board appointed Claudia Gast as a director of the Company, effective February 17, 2022.

Departed

Shirley Speakman

Director

GWH · ESS Tech, Inc.

Effective: 2022-02-17
Filed: February 17, 2022, 6:59 PM ET

On February 14, 2022, Shirley Speakman notified ESS Tech, Inc. (the “Company”) that, effective February 17, 2022, she is resigning from the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) to focus her time on early stage company investing.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Claudia Gast was appointed as Director at ESS Tech, Inc..

Action: appointed
Role: Director

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On February 16, 2022, the Board appointed Claudia Gast as a director of the Company, effective February 17, 2022.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Shirley Speakman resigned as Director at ESS Tech, Inc..

Action: resigned
Role: Director

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On February 14, 2022, Shirley Speakman notified ESS Tech, Inc. (the “Company”) that, effective February 17, 2022, she is resigning from the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) to focus her time on early stage company investing.

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