Fermi Inc. Appoints Chief Power Officer Larry Kellerman to Board, Filling Vacancy from Former CEO's Departure
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Fermi Inc. appointed Larry Kellerman, Chief Power Officer, to its Board of Directors, filling the vacancy left by former CEO Toby Neugebauer, who was terminated for cause.
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New Director Appointed
Larry Kellerman, Fermi Inc.'s Chief Power Officer, was elected to the Board of Directors, effective May 4, 2026.
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Fills Former CEO's Board Vacancy
Mr. Kellerman's appointment fills the board vacancy created by the previously announced departure of former CEO Toby Neugebauer.
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Nominated by Entity Controlled by Former CEO
The nomination was made by Vicksburg Equity Holdings, LLC, an entity controlled by Mr. Neugebauer, under a Director Nomination Agreement dated September 30, 2025.
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No Immediate Compensation Change
The Board has not approved any changes to Mr. Kellerman's compensation in connection with his appointment to the board.
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Fermi Inc. has appointed its Chief Power Officer, Larry Kellerman, to the Board of Directors. This appointment fills the vacancy created by the recent termination and departure of former CEO Toby Neugebauer. Notably, Mr. Kellerman was nominated by Vicksburg Equity Holdings, LLC, an entity controlled by Mr. Neugebauer, pursuant to a pre-existing Director Nomination Agreement. This indicates a continued, albeit indirect, influence of the former CEO on the company's governance, even after his termination for cause. Investors should monitor how this board composition impacts future strategic decisions and corporate governance, especially given the recent executive turmoil.
At the time of this filing, FRMI was trading at $5.09 on NASDAQ in the Real Estate & Construction sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $3.2B. The 52-week trading range was $4.47 to $36.99. This filing was assessed with neutral market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.