---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001628280-26-020270"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "VGAS"
cik: "0001841425"
company_name: "Verde Clean Fuels, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-03-23T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T09:24:02.903737+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Verde Clean Fuels appoints George Burdette CEO and hires Roth Capital for strategic alternatives review

## Summary
- George Burdette, current CFO, appointed CEO effective March 20, 2026; will also continue as CFO.
- Ernest Miller resigns as CEO to pursue another opportunity; remains as senior advisor.
- Roth Capital Partners retained as financial advisor to evaluate strategic alternatives including potential merger or sale.
- Company has initiated restructuring and cost reduction; strategic review aims to maximize shareholder value.
- No assurance any transaction will occur; no timetable set.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001628280-26-020270
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: VGAS
- cik: 0001841425
- company_name: Verde Clean Fuels, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-03-23T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1841425/000162828026020270/0001628280-26-020270-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1841425/000162828026020270/vgasw-20260320.htm

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