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Helio appoints independent directors Parti, Martinez, Campbell; board restructured for NYSE uplisting
Helio Corp /FL/
- Appointed Vikas Parti (Chairman of IP) Jan 21, Mario Martinez (Audit Chair) and Bruce Campbell (Comp Chair) Jan 26, all independent.
- Board now 5 members: 3 independent non-executive (Parti, Martinez, Campbell) and exec directors CEO Cabrera and CTO Delory.
- Each director receives $100k annual equity via quarterly RSUs under 2025 Equity Incentive Plan, plus expense reimbursement.
- Board restructuring aligns with NYSE listing standards; NYSE application and Form S-1 remain active; 10-K expected late Jan 2026.
- Parti to lead IP strategy, building a patent portfolio and defensive 'picket fence' to support licensing and partnerships.