Evolution Metals & Technologies Appoints Gen. Thomas Bussiere to Board

What Happened

• Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp. (EM&T) announced on Aug. 13, 2026 that the Board appointed General Thomas A. Bussiere (ret.) as an independent, Class I director effective immediately. General Bussiere was also named a member of the Board’s Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
• The filing notes General Bussiere’s more than 40 years of executive and military leadership, including service as Commander of Air Force Global Strike Command (2022–2025) and Deputy Commander of U.S. Strategic Command (2020–2022). The Board said his experience in enterprise leadership, risk management, operational excellence, and technology modernization will add perspective as the company pursues strategic growth.

Key Details

• Appointment effective date: August 13, 2026; designated a Class I Director.
• Committee roles: Member of Audit, Compensation, and Nominating & Corporate Governance Committees; Saul Locker appointed Chairman of the Audit Committee effective Aug. 12, 2026.
• Board change: Thomas Stoddard resigned from the Board (and left committee roles) effective Aug. 11, 2026.
• Independence/compensation/disclosures: General Bussiere is an independent director, has no family ties to EM&T executives or directors, no material related-party transactions to disclose, and is eligible for compensation under the company’s existing non-employee director program.

Why It Matters

• Board composition and committee membership affect corporate oversight. Adding a director with senior leadership and risk-management experience may influence EM&T’s governance and oversight of strategy, operations, and technology initiatives.
• The filing confirms there are no special arrangements or related-party issues with this appointment and that routine director compensation will apply; no specific pay terms were disclosed.