CFO Resigns Citing Internal Control Concerns; Company Appoints New CFO with SEC Compliance Expertise

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FOXO Technologies announced the resignation of its CFO due to concerns over internal controls and financial reporting, but immediately appointed a new CFO with a strong background in SEC compliance and prior experience with the company.

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• CFO Resignation

  Sylwia Nowak Hauman resigned as Chief Financial Officer on March 18, 2026.

• Concerns Cited by Departing CFO

  Ms. Hauman cited concerns regarding the Company's internal control environment, financial reporting processes, and finance team resourcing.

• Company Disagrees with Characterizations

  The Company stated it respectfully disagrees with Ms. Hauman's characterizations, believing its controls and staffing are adequate and improved, and committed to timely 10-K filing.

• New CFO Appointed

  Celene Laurene Rattray Grant was appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer on March 24, 2026.

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The resignation of the Chief Financial Officer, Sylwia Nowak Hauman, citing concerns about internal controls and financial reporting processes, is a significant red flag for investors. Such disclosures can erode confidence and suggest underlying operational issues. However, the immediate appointment of Celene Laurene Rattray Grant as the new CFO, who has a strong background in financial management and, critically, a history of bringing companies into SEC reporting compliance (including FOXO previously), provides a strong mitigating factor. Her prior experience with FOXO in resolving SEC reporting issues suggests a targeted effort to address the very concerns raised by the departing CFO. Investors should monitor the upcoming 10-K filing for confirmation of improved reporting and internal controls.