Director Eric Leupold resigns; Brian McDonald appointed to Forge Global board

Forge Global Holdings, Inc.

Eric Leupold resigned from the Board effective March 17, 2025; no disagreement cited.
Brian McDonald appointed as Class III director on March 17, serving on Audit and Risk Committees.
McDonald was Managing Director, Head of Direct/Institutional at Morgan Stanley; spent 20+ years at Charles Schwab.
Board size fixed at seven directors after the changes.
McDonald brings financial services, wealth management, and digital business experience.

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Departed

Eric Leupold

Director

Forge Global Holdings, Inc.

Effective: 2025-03-17
Successor: Brian McDonald
Filed: March 18, 2025, 7:59 PM ET

On March 12, 2025, Eric Leupold notified Forge Global Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) of his intention to resign from the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective March 17, 2025.

Appointed

Brian McDonald

Director

Forge Global Holdings, Inc.

Effective: 2025-03-17
Filed: March 18, 2025, 7:59 PM ET

On March 17, 2025, based upon the recommendation of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board, the Board appointed Brian McDonald as a Class III director, with his initial term expiring at the Company’s 2025 annual meeting of stockholders.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Eric Leupold resigned as Director at Forge Global Holdings, Inc..

Action: resigned
Role: Director

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On March 12, 2025, Eric Leupold notified Forge Global Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) of his intention to resign from the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective March 17, 2025.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Brian McDonald was appointed as Director at Forge Global Holdings, Inc..

Action: appointed
Role: Director

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On March 17, 2025, based upon the recommendation of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board, the Board appointed Brian McDonald as a Class III director, with his initial term expiring at the Company’s 2025 annual meeting of stockholders.

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