---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001437749-26-015098"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ZNOG"
cik: "0001131312"
company_name: "ZION OIL & GAS INC"
filed_at: "2026-05-06T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-14T22:32:01.602311+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.3
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Zion Oil & Gas appoints CEO Robert Dunn as Chairman of the Board

## Summary
- Robert Dunn appointed Chairman of the Board effective May 8, 2026; he continues as CEO.
- John Brown remains Executive Chairman, focusing on strategic goals and vision.
- Appointment follows internal succession planning; no changes to employment agreements.
- Dunn is not party to any new material plans or transactions with the company.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001437749-26-015098
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ZNOG
- cik: 0001131312
- company_name: ZION OIL & GAS INC
- filed_at: 2026-05-06T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.3
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1131312/000143774926015098/0001437749-26-015098-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1131312/000143774926015098/znog20260506_8k.htm

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