8-K - Brand Engagement Network, Inc. | StockGist

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Brand Engagement Network, Inc. disclosed that Bernard Puckett will step down as Chairman and resign from the Board of Directors effective March 31, 2026, following the end of his two-year term, with no disagreements on company matters. The Board appointed Jon Leibowitz as the new Chairman effective April 1, 2026.

Key Takeaways

1Bernard Puckett resigns as Chairman and Board member effective 2026-03-31 after two-year term ending, notified on 2026-03-20.

2Puckett served as Interim Chairman since August 2025, Board member since April 2023, Chair of Audit Committee.

3Jon Leibowitz, independent director, appointed Chairman effective 2026-04-01.

4Leibowitz serves as Chair of Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and Audit Committee member.

Current Report Details

Event Type

Management Change

Exhibits Only

Disclosure

Mandatory

Variant

8-K

Items Reported

5.02

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers On March 20, 2

Management Change

Chairman of the BoardCompany on any matter relating to the Company

9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. Exhibit No. Description 17.1 Resignation Letter of Bernard Puckett, dated March 20, 2026. 104 Cover Page Intera

Exhibits Only

Executive & Director Changes

Bernard Puckett

Chairman of the Board and member of the Board of Directors

resign

Effective: 2026-03-31

following the conclusion of his two-year term

Jon Leibowitz

Chairman of the Board

appointed

Effective: 2026-04-01

Exhibits (2)

17.1

EX-17.1

8-K