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Netcapital terminates CEO Rich Wheeless, appoints Todd Violette as new CEO
Netcapital Inc.
- Rich Wheeless terminated as CEO on April 12, 2026; Todd Violette named CEO effective April 13, 2026.
- Employment agreement with Violette: 12-month term, $120K annual base salary, bonus/stock option eligibility.
- Violette has 25+ years in capital markets/fintech; past CEO of CloudCover, AppYea, Vinergy, etc.
- Company issued press release April 16 announcing the appointment and strategic focus.