Forward Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: FWDI) announced the appointment of 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 move comes as Forward Industries continues to solidify its position as a publicly traded Solana treasury company, focusing on buying, holding, staking, and investing in SOL and related digital assets.
Brazier brings extensive experience at the intersection of traditional finance and digital assets. Most recently, he served as CFO and head of regulatory at XBTO Global, a digital asset financial services firm. In his new role at Forward Industries, Brazier will oversee financial operations, capital structure, financial reporting, and capital markets activities. The company's leadership cited his expertise as critical to supporting future growth and executing its digital asset treasury strategy.
Forward Industries launched its digital asset treasury strategy in September 2025, supported by industry-leading investors and operating partners including Galaxy Digital and Jump Crypto. The strategy involves acquiring and staking SOL, engaging with the Solana network, and investing in Solana-related projects to increase shareholder value. The appointment of Brazier is expected to strengthen the company's financial leadership as it navigates the evolving cryptocurrency landscape.
For more details on the announcement, refer to the full press release at https://ibn.fm/DMfis. Information about Forward Industries' Solana treasury strategy is available at forwardindustries.com.
This leadership change underscores Forward Industries' commitment to building a robust financial framework to support its unique position in the digital asset space. With Brazier's background in both traditional finance and crypto regulation, the company aims to enhance its financial reporting and capital markets activities, ensuring alignment with its strategic goals.
