공시 • Feb 25
Digerati Technologies Inc. Announces Demise of Arthur L. Smith, Chief Executive Officer Digerati Technologies, Inc. announced the passing of its Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Arthur L. Smith on February 16, 2025. Mr. Smith was a visionary leader whose dedication and unflappable positive spirit propelled the Company forward and left an indelible mark on all who came in contact with him. Mr. Smith has demonstrated an unparalleled commitment to developing strong relationships with team members, partners, and clients throughout his career. His caring approach to leadership was an inspiration and constant example to every organization where he was involved. Considering this loss, the Board of Directors will assume the responsibilities of the CEO role while an interim CEO is identified and appointed. This measure ensures continuity in leadership and reaffirms the commitment to maintaining the strategic vision and operational excellence established under Mr. Smith's guidance. 공시 • Oct 08
Digerati Technologies, Inc. Announces Executive Changes Digerati Technologies, Inc. announced that CEO Arthur L. Smith will take a temporary medical leave of absence relating to a recent surgery, effective immediately. Craig K. Clement, Digerati’s Executive Chairman, will serve as the interim CEO during Mr. Smith’s absence. Mr. Clement has over 35 years of executive and board of director experience with Technology and Oil and Gas Exploration and Production entities. He has served as a member of the Company’s Board since 2014 and as Executive Chairman of the Company since 2015. He assisted in the growth of a San Antonio-based telecom provider, from 10 employees to 500, achieving a public market valuation of $615 million. He was the founding CEO of GlobalSCAPE, Inc.Mr. Clement was also the former Chief Operating Officer of XPEL Technologies Corp., and the former Chairman of the South Texas Regional Center for Innovation and Commercialization, which screened and supported entrepreneurs through the Emerging Technology Fund managed by the Governor’s office and invested more than $350 million in Texas-based technology start-ups. 공시 • Oct 04
Digerati Technologies, Inc. Announces Appointment of Derek Gietzen as President Digerati Technologies, Inc. announced that Derek Gietzen has been named as the Company’s President. Currently, Mr. Gietzen is President of NextLevel Internet, a Digerati subsidiary. Mr. Gietzen is an experienced 20-year telecommunications executive with a track record of managing successful high-growth companies. 공시 • Sep 07
Digerati Technologies, Inc. Announces Joining of Shawn D. Rochester to Board of Directors Digerati Technologies, Inc. announced its signing of a definitive business combination agreement with Minority Equality Opportunities Acquisition Inc. The current Digerati Board of Directors will remain with one additional director to be appointed by the Company and Shawn D. Rochester, CEO of MEOA, joining the Company’s Board of Directors at the closing of the transaction. 공시 • Dec 02
Digerati Technologies, Inc. Appoints Felipe Lahrssen as Executive Vice President of Sales and Operations Digerati Technologies, Inc. announced that Mr. Felipe Lahrssen has been appointed as Executive Vice President of Sales and Operations. Mr. Lahrssen will lead all sales, marketing, and service functions with an emphasis on revenue acceleration for the combined businesses of T3 Communications, Nexogy and ActivePBX. He previously served as the Chief Operating Officer of Nexogy, Inc., a leading UCaaS provider based in Miami, Florida which was recently acquired by Digerati’s operating subsidiary, T3 Communications. The role of Mr. Lahrssen was created to assist with the integration of Nexogy, ActivePBX, and T3, and responsibility for alignment between all revenue-related functions, including sales, marketing, customer service/support, operations, and product management. Mr. Lahrssen, who developed a successful channel sales operation with Nexogy, will exploit best practices from the various businesses and make maximizing revenue production his primary objective.