Aspire Biopharma CEO Kraig Higginson Steps Down, Michael C. Howe Appointed as New CEO

Aspire Biopharma Holdings, Inc.

Kraig Higginson resigned as CEO effective June 10, 2025, and will serve as Executive Chairman.
Board appointed Michael C. Howe, previously an independent board member, as CEO effective June 10, 2025.
Howe led MinuteClinic from 19 clinics to sale to CVS in 2006, delivering nearly sixfold return for investors.
Howe has 40+ years experience at Procter & Gamble, PepsiCo, Arby's (CEO), and early-stage healthcare companies.
Press release issued June 10, 2025, detailing leadership transition and Howe's background.

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Appointed

Michael Howe

Chief Executive Officer

ASBP · Aspire Biopharma Holdings, Inc.

Effective: 2025-06-10
Filed: June 10, 2025, 7:59 PM ET

the Board of Directors appointed Michael Howe, currently a member of the Board of Directors, to serve as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective June 10, 2025.

Departed

Kraig Higginson

Chief Executive Officer

ASBP · Aspire Biopharma Holdings, Inc.

Effective: 2025-06-10
Successor: Michael Howe
Filed: June 10, 2025, 7:59 PM ET

On June 10, 2025, Kraig Higginson, Chief Executive Officer of Aspire Biopharma Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Board of Directors of his intention to step down from the role of Chief Executive Officer, effective June 10, 2025.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

Michael Howe was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at Aspire Biopharma Holdings, Inc..

Action: appointed
Role: Chief Executive Officer

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the Board of Directors appointed Michael Howe, currently a member of the Board of Directors, to serve as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective June 10, 2025.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

Kraig Higginson resigned as Chief Executive Officer at Aspire Biopharma Holdings, Inc..

Action: resigned
Role: Chief Executive Officer

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On June 10, 2025, Kraig Higginson, Chief Executive Officer of Aspire Biopharma Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Board of Directors of his intention to step down from the role of Chief Executive Officer, effective June 10, 2025.

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