Forward Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: FWDI) announced the appointment of Mark Brazier as chief financial officer, effective April 13, 2026. Brazier will succeed Kathleen Weisberg, who will remain with the company as director of financial reporting. The announcement underscores Forward Industries' continued commitment to its digital asset treasury strategy centered on the Solana blockchain.
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, Brazier will oversee financial operations, capital structure, reporting and capital markets activities. The company highlighted his expertise as critical to supporting its growth as it expands its position as a publicly traded Solana treasury company.
Forward Industries launched its digital asset treasury strategy in September 2025 through a private placement transaction, with support from industry-leading investors and operating partners including Galaxy Digital and Jump Crypto. The company's strategy involves buying, holding, staking, trading, investing in and growing SOL and SOL-related digital assets, protocols and businesses. Its mission is to expand and strengthen the Solana ecosystem by acquiring and staking SOL, and engaging with Solana developers and projects to increase shareholder value.
The appointment of a CFO with deep roots in digital asset finance signals Forward Industries' intent to scale its treasury operations and navigate the complexities of public company reporting while maintaining a focus on digital assets. The company's leadership has cited the intersection of traditional finance and crypto as a key area for future growth.
For more information on Forward Industries' Solana treasury strategy, visit forwardindustries.com. The latest news and updates on FWDI are available in the company's newsroom at https://ibn.fm/FWDI.
