Quality Industrial Corp. Appoints Carsten Kjems Falk as CEO; John-Paul Backwell Resigns but Remains Director

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Quality Industrial Corp. announced a leadership transition, appointing Carsten Kjems Falk, former CEO and current Interim CFO, as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding John-Paul Backwell who remains a director.

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• CEO Resignation

  John-Paul Backwell resigned from his position as Chief Executive Officer, effective April 20, 2026. He will continue to serve as a director of the Company. The resignation was not due to any disagreement with the Company.

• New CEO Appointment

  Carsten Kjems Falk was appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective April 20, 2026. Mr. Falk has served as the Interim Chief Financial Officer and a director since August 2025, and previously held the CEO role from September 2020 to October 2022. He will continue to serve as Interim CFO.

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This leadership transition is important for Quality Industrial Corp., especially given its recent disclosure of substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern and default on debt. The appointment of Carsten Kjems Falk, who has prior experience as CEO and currently serves as Interim CFO, suggests a move towards stable, familiar leadership during a critical period. While a CEO change can introduce uncertainty, the internal promotion and continuity of Mr. Backwell as a director may mitigate immediate concerns, signaling an attempt to navigate the company's financial challenges with experienced hands.