Board of Directors

Amazon has appointed cybersecurity expert Kevin Mandia to its board of directors. Mandia, founder of Mandiant and Armadin, brings extensive experience in combating sophisticated cyber threats. His addition signals Amazon’s increased focus on navigating the evolving digital threat landscape, particularly with advancements in AI. His expertise will inform the board’s perspective on cybersecurity challenges and opportunities.

SpaceX has appointed Roelof Botha, a seasoned venture capitalist and long-time associate of Elon Musk, to its board of directors. Botha, formerly of Sequoia Capital, will serve as an independent director and join the audit committee. This strategic move strengthens SpaceX’s leadership as it enters a new growth phase, leveraging Botha’s extensive financial and strategic expertise.

South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc. has appointed Jason Caskey to its Board of Directors and Audit Committee. Caskey, a CPA with 28 years of financial and audit experience, previously served as President and CEO of the University of South Carolina Foundations. His extensive background in financial services and community leadership is expected to enhance the company’s financial oversight and governance.

Persis Drell, a Stanford engineering professor and long-time Nvidia board member, has resigned to pursue new opportunities. Her departure, effective Wednesday, occurs during Nvidia’s significant growth driven by AI hardware demand. Drell’s tenure saw the company’s stock surge dramatically. She held a substantial personal investment in Nvidia, with her compensation including significant stock awards. Her extensive academic and research leadership background provided valuable insights to the board.

374Water Inc. has appointed real estate veteran Bradley R. Freels to its Board of Directors. Freels, CEO of Midway, brings extensive experience in real estate development, investment, and early-stage company financing. His expertise is expected to drive the commercialization of 374Water’s AirSCWO technology and support the company’s strategic growth initiatives. Freels, an early supporter of 374Water, aims to leverage the technology for sustainable development and positive impacts across various sectors.

Pure Energy Minerals shareholders overwhelmingly approved all resolutions at the recent Annual General Meeting. Key decisions included reappointing auditors, electing five directors including new member William Morton, and approving a Long-Term Incentive Plan. The company, focused on lithium exploration at its Clayton Valley Project, views these approvals as vital for advancing its strategic direction and capitalizing on the growing lithium market.

Dina Powell McCormick has resigned from Meta’s board of directors, effective immediately. The reason for her departure was not disclosed in the SEC filing. Meta does not plan to replace her on the board, though she may be considering a strategic advisory role. Powell McCormick joined Meta in April and previously served in the Trump and George W. Bush administrations. She currently holds a leadership position at BDT & MSD Partners.

BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) has appointed Chi Tsang as CEO and added three independent directors: Robert Sechan, Olivia Howe, and Jason Edgeworth. These changes may signal a strategic shift, leveraging BitMine’s significant Ethereum holdings (2.9% of the network) to bridge traditional finance and DeFi. The new leadership brings expertise in technology, finance, and law, aiming to position BitMine as a key player in the Ethereum ecosystem. Analysts are debating whether this signals an aggressive expansion into DeFi or simply experienced leadership for growth and regulation.