Forward Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: FWDI) has 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 acquiring, staking, and growing Solana (SOL) and related digital assets.
Brazier brings extensive experience in digital assets and institutional finance, most recently serving as CFO and head of regulatory at XBTO Global. In his new role, he will oversee financial operations, capital structure, reporting, and capital markets activities. The company's leadership cited Brazier's expertise at the intersection of traditional finance and cryptocurrency as key to supporting future growth. This appointment underscores Forward Industries' commitment to expanding its digital asset treasury strategy, which was launched in September 2025 through a private placement transaction supported by industry partners including Galaxy Digital and Jump Crypto.
Forward Industries' strategy involves buying, holding, staking, trading, and investing in SOL and SOL-related digital assets, protocols, and businesses. The company aims to expand and strengthen the Solana ecosystem by engaging with developers and investing in projects that increase shareholder value. As a Solana-focused treasury company, Forward Industries is positioning itself at the forefront of institutional digital asset management.
The full press release is available at https://ibn.fm/DMfis. For more information on the company's Solana treasury strategy, visit forwardindustries.com. The latest news and updates relating to FWDI are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/FWDI.
This appointment signals Forward Industries' continued focus on integrating traditional financial leadership with digital asset expertise, a move that could influence how other publicly traded companies approach cryptocurrency treasury management. As the Solana ecosystem evolves, Forward Industries aims to leverage Brazier's background to navigate regulatory landscapes and optimize capital allocation.
