Hercules Capital Elevates CFO to President, Appoints Former Interim CFO as New CFO for Growth Phase

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Hercules Capital announced a strategic executive leadership team evolution, promoting CFO Seth Meyer to President and appointing former interim CFO Andrew Olson as the new Chief Financial Officer and Head of Corporate Development, effective May 18, 2026.

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• CFO Promoted to President

  Seth H. Meyer, who has served as Chief Financial Officer since March 2019, will transition to President of the Company, effective May 18, 2026. He will continue to report to the CEO and oversee platform scaling and expansion.

• New Chief Financial Officer Appointed

  Andrew Olson, a seasoned finance executive with prior experience as interim CFO for Hercules Capital (2014-2017), was appointed Chief Financial Officer and Head of Corporate Development, succeeding Mr. Meyer, effective May 18, 2026.

• Strategic Leadership Evolution

  These executive leadership changes are aimed at accelerating Hercules Capital's next phase of growth and operational scaling, leveraging both internal talent and experienced external leadership.

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These leadership changes are designed to support Hercules Capital's next phase of growth and operational scaling. The promotion of Seth Meyer, a long-serving CFO, to President indicates a strategic move to leverage his expertise across the broader platform. The appointment of Andrew Olson, who has a strong background in alternative asset management and prior experience with the company, ensures continuity and specialized financial leadership for future expansion. This restructuring signals a proactive approach to strengthening the executive team for strategic objectives, following a concurrent DEFA14A filing that also mentioned these changes.