Ashton Kutcher-Backed Collective Shakes Up MeaTech 3D Management, Board

by Shivani Kumaresan, Benzinga Staff Writer
January 25, 2022 1:24 PM | 1 min read |

MeaTech 3D Ltd MITC has made several changes to its executive management team and board.

  • Sharon Fima intends to step down from the positions of Chief Executive Officer, Chief Technology Officer, and director in the near future.
  • The company has appointed Arik Kaufman as CEO, effective upon Fima's departure.
  • Kaufman is a founding partner of the BlueSoundWaves collective, led by Ashton Kutcher, Guy Oseary, and Effie Epstein, which recently partnered with MeaTech.
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  • Also, Steven Lavin (Chairman) and Danny Ayalon stepped down from MeaTech's board, effective January 24, 2022.
  • In addition, Omri Schanin stepped down from the board but will continue to serve as MeaTech's Deputy CEO.
  • Yaron Kaiser has been appointed to the board as its Chairperson. Kaiser is a founding partner of the BlueSoundWaves collective.
  • "We are looking forward to continuing our support for MeaTech under its new leadership, and helping it execute and accelerate its strategy," said Effie Epstein.
  • Price Action: MITC shares are trading higher by 0.19% at $5.36 on the last check Tuesday.
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