Forward Industries Appoints Mark Brazier as CFO to Drive Solana Treasury Strategy

Forward Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: FWDI) has appointed Mark Brazier as chief financial officer, effective April 13, 2026. Brazier succeeds Kathleen Weisberg, who will remain with the company as director of financial reporting. The appointment comes as Forward Industries continues to expand its position as a publicly traded Solana treasury company, with leadership citing Brazier’s expertise at the intersection of traditional finance and crypto as key to supporting future growth.

Brazier brings extensive experience in digital assets and institutional finance to the role, most recently serving as CFO and head of regulatory at XBTO Global. At Forward Industries, he will oversee financial operations, capital structure, reporting and capital markets activities. The company’s strategy focuses on buying, holding, staking, trading, investing in, and growing SOL and SOL-related digital assets, protocols and businesses. According to company information available at https://forwardindustries.com, their mission is to expand and strengthen the Solana ecosystem by acquiring and staking SOL and engaging with, providing tools to and investing in the Solana network, developers and related projects to increase shareholder value.

The appointment reflects Forward Industries’ continued commitment to its digital asset treasury strategy, which launched in September 2025 through a private placement transaction supported by industry-leading investors and operating partners including Galaxy Digital and Jump Crypto. As a Solana-focused digital asset treasury company, Forward Industries represents a unique investment vehicle within the cryptocurrency space, combining traditional corporate structure with digital asset management. Brazier’s background in both institutional finance and digital asset regulation positions him to navigate the complex financial reporting and capital markets requirements facing publicly traded companies operating in the cryptocurrency sector.

Forward Industries’ news and updates relating to FWDI are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/FWDI. The company’s approach to building shareholder value through strategic engagement with the Solana ecosystem represents a growing trend of traditional corporate structures entering the digital asset space. Brazier’s appointment signals the company’s focus on maintaining robust financial controls and reporting standards while pursuing growth opportunities within the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency market. His experience with regulatory compliance in digital assets will be particularly valuable as the company navigates the evolving regulatory landscape surrounding cryptocurrency investments and treasury management.

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