Beneficient appoints James Silk as interim CEO, Thomas Hicks as Chairman

Beneficient

James G. Silk appointed interim CEO effective July 20, 2025; base salary $750,000, eligible for equity awards.
Thomas O. Hicks named Chairman of the Board, separating roles from CEO.
Silk is former EVP and Chief Legal Officer (Jan 2020-May 2024), previously partner at Willkie Farr.
Silk succeeds Brad Heppner, who resigned as CEO and Chairman on June 19, 2025.

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