---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001683168-26-004273"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ZSQR"
cik: "0001759186"
company_name: "Z Squared Inc."
filed_at: "2026-05-22T21:00:14+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-22T21:06:41.874348+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Z Squared Co-CEO Michelle Burke resigns; David Halabu becomes sole CEO

## Summary
- Michelle Burke resigned as Co-CEO and director on May 22, 2026; no disagreement cited.
- David Halabu, previously Co-CEO since April 24, 2026, becomes sole CEO effective same date.
- Burke returns to Minting Dome, Inc.; Master Services Agreement remains in effect.
- Board has not yet appointed a successor for Burke's board vacancy.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001683168-26-004273
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ZSQR
- cik: 0001759186
- company_name: Z Squared Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-05-22T21:00:14+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1759186/000168316826004273/0001683168-26-004273-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1759186/000168316826004273/zsquared_8k.htm

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## Source-grounded claims
- claim_id: 366418a1da
  claim: David Halabu changed role as Chief Executive Officer at Z Squared Inc..
  evidence_excerpt: Following Ms. Burke’s resignation described in Item 5.02(b) above, David Halabu, who had served as a Co-Chief Executive Officer of the Company alongside Ms. Burke since April 24, 2026, will continue to serve as the sole Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective May 22, 2026.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1759186/000168316826004273/0001683168-26-004273-index.htm
- claim_id: 736342862d
  claim: Michelle Burke resigned as director at Z Squared Inc..
  evidence_excerpt: On May 22, 2026, Michelle Burke notified the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Z Squared Inc. (the “Company”) of her resignation as Co-Chief Executive Officer and director of the Company, effective May 22, 2026.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1759186/000168316826004273/0001683168-26-004273-index.htm
- claim_id: b28c6cd63d
  claim: Michelle Burke resigned as Co-Chief Executive Officer at Z Squared Inc..
  evidence_excerpt: On May 22, 2026, Michelle Burke notified the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Z Squared Inc. (the “Company”) of her resignation as Co-Chief Executive Officer and director of the Company, effective May 22, 2026.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1759186/000168316826004273/0001683168-26-004273-index.htm

This AI-assisted summary is a reading aid. Review the linked SEC EDGAR filing before relying on any specific claim.