Cantor Equity Partners I, Inc. 8-K

What Happened Cantor Equity Partners I, Inc. filed an 8-K (Jan 27, 2026) announcing that on January 26, 2026 the Board appointed Charlotte Blechman as a Class II director. The Board also named her to the Audit Committee and the Compensation Committee. Ms. Blechman brings extensive marketing and brand-management experience from roles including Senior Managing Director at ACTUM (since Nov 2025) and former Chief Marketing Officer of Tom Ford Retail LLC (Jan 2017–Jun 2023).

Key Details

• Appointment effective: January 26, 2026; 8-K filed January 27, 2026.
• Board role: Class II director; member of the Audit Committee and Compensation Committee.
• Director compensation: $50,000 per year, paid quarterly (minimum quarterly payment $12,500).
• Background highlights: Senior Managing Director at ACTUM (since Nov 2025); director of Lightwave Acquisition Corp. (since Jun 2025); CMO Tom Ford Retail LLC (2017–2023); prior senior roles at Barneys New York, Gucci America and Yves Saint Laurent.
• No family relationships with company officers or nominees were reported.

Why It Matters Board appointments can affect corporate governance and oversight. Ms. Blechman’s marketing and retail experience may influence the Board’s perspective on branding, customer strategy and related oversight, while her membership on the Audit and Compensation Committees gives her a role in financial oversight and executive pay decisions. Investors should note the change in Board composition and the modest director pay disclosed for this appointment.