Wheeler REIT Appoints New Chief Accounting Officer and Audit Committee Chair

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Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust announced the appointment of Patrick Gundlach as Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer, and designated Rebecca Musser as Chair of the Audit Committee, following a previously reported CFO departure and a director resignation.

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• CFO Departure Confirmed

  The previously reported Chief Financial Officer's last day is confirmed as March 13, 2026, with a search for a new CFO underway.

• New Chief Accounting Officer & Treasurer Appointed

  Patrick Gundlach, previously Director of Financial Reporting since 2018, was appointed Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer, effective March 14, 2026.

• Director Resignation

  Kerry Campbell resigned from the Board of Directors, effective March 14, 2026, to focus on a subsidiary, with no reported disagreements regarding company operations, policies, or practices.

• Audit Committee Chair Designated

  Current director Rebecca Musser, who qualifies as an "audit committee financial expert," was designated as Chair of the Company's Audit Committee.

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This filing details key leadership and governance changes for Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust. The appointment of an internal candidate, Patrick Gundlach, as Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer provides continuity following the CFO's previously reported departure. Additionally, the designation of an "audit committee financial expert" as the new Audit Committee Chair strengthens financial oversight. These changes are important for a company that has recently reported ongoing net losses and significant dilution, signaling efforts towards stability and improved governance.