NextPlat CEO Charles M. Fernandez passes away; interim successors named

NextPlat Corp

Charles M. Fernandez, Executive Chairman and CEO since July 2021, died suddenly on May 24, 2025.
Rodney Barreto, Audit Committee Chair, appointed Interim Chairman of the Board.
David Phipps, President & CEO of Global Operations, named Interim CEO; he previously led NextPlat to its 2021 Nasdaq listing.
Barreto has 35+ years in business; chaired multiple Super Bowl Host Committees raising over $100 million.
Board is actively seeking permanent leadership candidates for both roles.

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