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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On January 19, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Nukkleus Inc. (the “Company”), upon the recommendation of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board, expanded the Board from six members to seven members and appointed Colonel Derek Campbell to the Board, effective immediately. Mr. Campbell will hold office until the next annual meeting of the shareholders and until his successor has been elected or until his earlier resignation or removal.
Mr. Campbell’s background spans the energy, natural resources, infrastructure, security, and defense sectors. He currently serves as the Group Managing Partner of LVC Global Holdings, LLC, an international asset acquisition, investment, and consulting platform with a focus on Emerging and Frontier Markets, particularly Africa. As an accomplished business leader and a Colonel in the United States Marine Corps Reserves, Campbell previously held high-level positions in the U.S. military, including key roles in African countries such as Nigeria and South Sudan.
Mr. Campbell will participate in the Company’s standard compensation arrangements for non-employee directors, as more particularly described in the proxy statement/prospectus filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 14, 2023.
There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Campbell and any other person pursuant to which Mr. Campbell was elected as a director of the Company.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On January 26, 2024, the Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Mr. Campbell to the Board of the Company. A copy of the press release filed with this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
The information in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01. Exhibits
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| 99.1 | Press Release dated January 26, 2024 | |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| Dated: January 26, 2024 | By: | /s/ Emil Assentato |
| Name: | Emil Assentato | |
| Title: | Chief Executive Officer | |
Exhibit 99.1
Nukkleus Appoints C. Derek Campbell to Board of Directors, Bolstering its Growing Footprint in Emerging Markets
Campbell, an experienced business leader with strong ties to emerging markets such as Africa, joins Nukkleus as it expands its global footprint
NEW YORK, January 26, 2024 -- Nukkleus Inc. (NASDAQ: NUKK), a pioneering force in the fintech industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of C. Derek Campbell, an experienced business leader with strong ties to the emerging financial markets, to its Board of Directors. Campbell's appointment comes on the heels of Nukkleus' recent strategic collaboration with Tantel Group to expand the company's footprint in the African B2B payments market.
Campbell brings a wealth of experience to the role, with a background that spans the energy, natural resources, infrastructure, security, and defense sectors. He currently serves as the Group Managing Partner of LVC Global Holdings, LLC, an international asset acquisition, investment, and consulting platform with a focus on Emerging and Frontier Markets, particularly Africa. As an accomplished business leader and a Colonel in the United States Marine Corps Reserves, Campbell previously held high-level positions in the U.S. military, including key roles in African countries such as Nigeria and South Sudan.
Campbell expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "I am excited to join Nukkleus and contribute to their mission of shaping the future of finance – particularly in the Emerging and Frontier Markets. Nukkleus' commitment to innovation and financial inclusion, as well as their dynamic approach to the financial services industry are truly commendable. I look forward to being part of this exciting journey."
Emil Assentato, CEO of Nukkleus, emphasized the significance of Campbell's appointment, stating, "The addition of Derek to our team underscores our commitment to delivering innovative solutions for global cross-border payment challenges. I am confident that his appointment, combined with our strategic collaboration with Tantel Group, positions us effectively to advance our presence in the African B2B payments market, reaffirming our dedication to driving positive change in the financial technology sector."
About Nukkleus Inc.:
Nukkleus Inc. (NASDAQ: NUKK) is a dynamic fintech aggregator dedicated to revolutionizing the financial services industry. Through
strategic acquisitions and technology development, Nukkleus is creating a comprehensive ecosystem that addresses the evolving needs of
modern finance. As 'A Gateway to the Future of Finance', Nukkleus is committed to driving growth, fostering innovation, and setting new
standards for efficiency, security, and inclusivity in the financial world. For more information about Nukkleus please visit: https://www.nukk.com/.
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