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confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.65
PEDEVCO appoints Schick as CEO, Kukes becomes Exec Chairman; Crook named CCO
PEDEVCO CORP
- Dr. Simon G. Kukes steps down as CEO effective Jan 1, 2025, becomes Executive Chairman.
- J. Douglas Schick, current President, appointed CEO and to the board; base salary $350,000.
- Jody Crook hired as Chief Commercial Officer starting Jan 1, 2025; salary $280,000 plus bonuses.
- John Scelfo steps down as Chairman but remains independent director and committee chair.
- Company cites zero debt, $250M credit facility, and clean balance sheet as foundation for growth.