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Cactus Acquisition Corp. 1 Ltd announces leadership changes

EditorAhmed Abdulazez Abdulkadir
Published 10/12/2024, 03:42 am
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Cactus (NYSE:WHD) Acquisition Corp. 1 Ltd, a company engaged in the blank check business, announced significant changes to its leadership team, as reported in a recent SEC filing. The Cayman Islands-based company, which has its principal executive offices in Cranbury, New Jersey, stated that Gary Challinor has stepped down from his role as Chief Executive Officer, effective as of November 29, 2024. The company clarified that Challinor's departure was not due to any disagreements with company operations, policies, or practices.

Simultaneously, the company's Board of Directors has appointed Adam Ridgway as the new Chief Executive Officer. Ridgway, a noted entrepreneur and advocate for sustainability, is known for his work in sustainable product development and electric vehicle innovation.

He founded and leads ONE MOTO, an electric vehicle manufacturer that has expanded into several international markets. His experience is expected to steer Cactus Acquisition Corp. 1 Ltd through its future strategic initiatives.

Additionally, the board welcomed Rainer Michael Preiss as an independent director, effective on the same day as the CEO transition. Preiss brings over two decades of experience in investment advisory and has a background in global private banking and multi-family office businesses.

His previous roles include serving as a Partner and Portfolio Strategist at Das Family Office in Singapore and as Chief Equity Strategist at Standard Chartered (OTC:SCBFF) Bank. Preiss's expertise in investment strategy and emerging markets is anticipated to be an asset to the company's board.

The company's units, consisting of Class A ordinary shares and redeemable warrants, along with its Class A ordinary shares and redeemable warrants, are traded on The Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbols CCTSU, CCTS, and CCTSW, respectively. The company, which is classified as an emerging growth company, has not elected to use the extended transition period for complying with new or revised financial accounting standards.

This news is based on information provided by Cactus Acquisition Corp. 1 Ltd in a Form 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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