在首席执行官查尔斯·费尔南德斯突然去世后，NextPlat任命罗德尼·巴雷托（Rodney Barreto）为临时董事长，大卫·菲普斯（David Phipps）为临时首席财务官

NextPlat Corp (NASDAQ:NXPL, NXPLW)), NXPLW) ("NextPlat" or the "Company"), a global e-Commerce provider today issued the following statement with great sadness regarding the sudden passing of Charles M. Fernandez, its Executive Chairman and CEO on Saturday, May 24, 2025.

Mr. Fernandez served as the Company's Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer since July 2021. NextPlat's Board of Directors has named Rodney Barreto, currently the Chair of the Company's Audit Committee as Interim Chairman of the Board and David Phipps, currently the Company's President and CEO of Global Operations and Director, as Interim Chief Executive Officer as the Board seeks to identify leadership candidates for the roles.

Doug Ellenoff, Vice Chairman of NextPlat, said, "We are shocked and saddened by Charlie's unexpected passing and wish to extend our sincere condolences to his family. Charlie's quiet demeanor and commitment to his family, friends, and to NextPlat, will be missed."