GBT Technologies Inc. CEO Change — Interim CEO Resigns; Minh Collins Appointed

What Happened
GBT Technologies Inc. announced that Interim Chief Executive Officer Patrick Bertagna’s employment agreement expired as of July 15, 2026, and he concurrently resigned from the Board. The filing states the expiration and resignation were not due to any disagreement with the company. Immediately prior to his resignation, Mr. Bertagna appointed Minh Collins — then President of Cube X Media Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary — to serve as a director and as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer effective July 16, 2026.

Key Details

• Patrick Bertagna’s employment agreement expired on July 15, 2026; he resigned from the Board the same day.
• Minh Collins was appointed director and CEO effective July 16, 2026, and will serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting or until a successor is qualified.
• Collins is President of Cube X Media Corporation and has 20+ years in film/TV production (roles include CEO of 24 Collins Studios since Jan 2024 and director for Nu Boyana Film Studios since 2021).
• The filing states there are no family relationships between Collins and any company directors or officers, and no related-party transactions requiring Item 404(a) disclosure.

Why It Matters
A change in CEO and board membership can affect strategy, leadership continuity, and investor confidence. This filing confirms the transition was planned (employment expiration) and not the result of a dispute. Investors should note the immediate leadership handoff and Collins’s background in media and production, which may inform the company’s operational focus going forward.