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8-K filed May 7, 2026, 7:59 PM ET
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SenesTech appoints Michael Edell as President and CEO, succeeding Joel L. Fruendt
SenesTech, Inc.
Michael Edell appointed President and CEO effective May 6, 2026, succeeding Joel L. Fruendt.
Edell had served as Interim COO since October 2025; also appointed to Board as Class III director.
Employment terms: base salary $360,000, annual target bonus 60% of base, option for 5% of outstanding shares vesting over 3 years.
Severance: six months' base salary plus one month per year of service (max 12), plus accelerated vesting and pro-rata bonus.
Jamie Bechtel's role as Interim Executive Chair concluded with Edell's appointment.
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Effective 2026-05-06
Successor Michael Edell
Filed May 7, 2026, 7:59 PM ET
succeeding Mr. Joel L. Fruendt, the current President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
Appointed
Michael Edell
Class III director
Effective 2026-05-06
Filed May 7, 2026, 7:59 PM ET
On May 6, 2026, Mr. Edell was also appointed as a member of the Board, and will serve as a Class III director of the Board
Effective 2026-05-06
Filed May 7, 2026, 7:59 PM ET
appointed Michael Edell as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer
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Executive change
SEC 8-K Item 5.02
confidence 0.95
Joel L. Fruendt departed as President and Chief Executive Officer at SenesTech, Inc..
Action succeeded
Role President and Chief Executive Officer
Exact text from the filing
succeeding Mr. Joel L. Fruendt, the current President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
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Executive change
SEC 8-K Item 5.02
confidence 0.95
Michael Edell was appointed as Class III director at SenesTech, Inc..
Action appointed
Role Class III director
Exact text from the filing
On May 6, 2026, Mr. Edell was also appointed as a member of the Board, and will serve as a Class III director of the Board
View on SEC.gov
Executive change
SEC 8-K Item 5.02
confidence 0.95
Michael Edell was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer at SenesTech, Inc..
Action appointed
Role President and Chief Executive Officer
Exact text from the filing
appointed Michael Edell as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer
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