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Todd Violette was appointed CEO effective April 13, 2026, bringing over 25 years of leadership experience in capital markets and fintech.

Former CEO Rich Wheeless was terminated by the Board of Directors effective April 12, 2026.

The new employment agreement provides a twelve-month term with an annual base salary of $120,000.

Mr. Violette is eligible for discretionary bonuses and stock option grants subject to Board and shareholder approval.

The agreement includes restrictive covenants for two years post-employment covering non-competition and non-solicitation.

Full analysis

Netcapital Inc. executed a leadership transition with the appointment of Todd Violette as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Rich Wheeless who was terminated by the Board on April 12, 2026. The simultaneous execution of an employment agreement and the immediate nature of the CEO change signal a decisive strategic shift by the Board. Mr. Violette's background includes over 25 years in capital markets and fintech, with recent roles as CEO of CloudCover International and AppYea Inc., positioning him to lead the company's fintech platform focused on capital formation. The employment terms reflect a structured one-year engagement with a $120,000 base salary and potential equity incentives, aligning executive compensation with shareholder approval requirements. The inclusion of two-year restrictive covenants underscores the company's intent to protect proprietary interests following the leadership change.

NCPLW · Netcapital Inc.

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