---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001214659-23-009615"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "VRME"
cik: "0001104038"
company_name: "VerifyMe, Inc."
filed_at: "2023-07-14T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-13T08:04:09.948709+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# VerifyMe announces strategic reorganization; appoints new CFO, creates two segments

## Summary
- Keith Goldstein resigns as President/COO; Margaret Gezerlis steps down as CFO, both effective July 31, 2023.
- Adam Stedham (CEO) adds President role; Nancy Meyers named CFO, Treasurer, Corporate Secretary effective Aug 1, 2023.
- Company reorganizes into Authentication (EVP Paul Ryan) and Precision Logistics (EVP Curt Kole) segments.
- Gezerlis to provide strategic consulting post-departure; separations not due to any disagreements.
- No financial guidance or material changes to operations disclosed; leadership reshuffle effective immediately.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001214659-23-009615
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: VRME
- cik: 0001104038
- company_name: VerifyMe, Inc.
- filed_at: 2023-07-14T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1104038/000121465923009615/0001214659-23-009615-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1104038/000121465923009615/p7132308k.htm

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## Key facts
- Executive change
  Adam Stedham was appointed as President at VerifyMe, Inc..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: President
  source text: On July 13, 2023, Adam Stedham was appointed President of the Company in addition to his position as Chief Executive Officer, effective August 1, 2023.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1104038/000121465923009615/0001214659-23-009615-index.htm
- Executive change
  Margaret Gezerlis departed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at VerifyMe, Inc..
  - Action: stepped down
  - Role: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
  source text: Also on July 10, 2023, the Company and Margaret Gezerlis agreed that Ms. Gezerlis would step down as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and continue in a strategic consulting role with the Company, effective July 31, 2023.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1104038/000121465923009615/0001214659-23-009615-index.htm
- Executive change
  Nancy Meyers was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Corporate Secretary at VerifyMe, Inc..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Corporate Secretary
  source text: Also on July 13, 2023, Nancy Meyers, age 53, was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Corporate Secretary of the Company, effective August 1, 2023.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1104038/000121465923009615/0001214659-23-009615-index.htm
- Executive change
  Keith Goldstein departed as President and Chief Operating Officer at VerifyMe, Inc..
  - Action: resign
  - Role: President and Chief Operating Officer
  source text: On July 10, 2023, VerifyMe, Inc. (“we,” “our,” “us,” or the “Company”) and Keith Goldstein agreed that Mr. Goldstein would resign as President and Chief Operating Officer effective, July 31, 2023.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1104038/000121465923009615/0001214659-23-009615-index.htm

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