AquaBounty promotes David Melbourne to CEO; Sylvia Wulf remains Board Chair

AQUABOUNTY TECHNOLOGIES INC

David Melbourne, formerly President, becomes CEO effective June 7, 2024; Sylvia Wulf retired as CEO but stays as non-executive Board Chair.
Melbourne's immediate focus: secure financing to maintain liquidity and support operations.
Company plans to complete sale of its Indiana farm and pursue strategic alternatives with investment banking partner.
Melbourne joined AquaBounty in 2019, has 25 years seafood industry experience; CEO change part of long-term succession plan.
Shareholders elected all seven director nominees and ratified Deloitte as auditor; advisory compensation vote passed.

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Appointed

David F. Melbourne

Chief Executive Officer

AQB · AQUABOUNTY TECHNOLOGIES INC

Effective: 2024-06-07
Filed: June 7, 2024, 7:59 PM ET

the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) appointed David F. Melbourne as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective June 7, 2024

Departed

Sylvia A. Wulf

Chief Executive Officer

AQB · AQUABOUNTY TECHNOLOGIES INC

Effective: 2024-06-07
Successor: David F. Melbourne
Filed: June 7, 2024, 7:59 PM ET

Sylvia A. Wulf, who provided notice of her retirement from her role as Chief Executive Officer on June 6, 2024, effective June 7, 2024

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

David F. Melbourne was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at AQUABOUNTY TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Action: appointed
Role: Chief Executive Officer

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the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) appointed David F. Melbourne as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective June 7, 2024

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Sylvia A. Wulf retired as Chief Executive Officer at AQUABOUNTY TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Action: retired
Role: Chief Executive Officer

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Sylvia A. Wulf, who provided notice of her retirement from her role as Chief Executive Officer on June 6, 2024, effective June 7, 2024

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