Solesence appoints new CEO and CFO, announces executive transition plan

Published 04/09/2025, 12:14
Solesence appoints new CEO and CFO, announces executive transition plan

Solesence, Inc. (NASDAQ:SLSN) announced a series of executive leadership changes effective Wednesday, according to a statement released in a recent SEC filing.

Kevin Cureton, who has served as Chief Operating Officer since 2019, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and President. Jess Jankowski, previously Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, will transition to serve as Board Advisor until his retirement on November 21, 2025. Laura Riffner has been named Chief Financial Officer.

The appointments are part of new employment agreements executed by the company on Wednesday. Under the terms of his agreement, Mr. Cureton, age 64, will receive an annual base salary of no less than $367,000 and is eligible for bonuses and stock option grants under the company’s Equity Compensation Plan.

Ms. Riffner, age 53, will receive an annual base salary of at least $270,000 and is also eligible for bonuses and stock option grants. She previously served as Chief Financial Officer and then as Chief Finance and Strategy Officer at Nagase America, a distributor and manufacturer of specialty chemicals, and as Chief Financial Officer at Paxton/Patterson. Ms. Riffner holds a B.A. in international business from Benedictine University and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant.

Mr. Jankowski will receive an annual base salary of no less than $366,912 through his retirement date.

Solesence’s common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the ticker symbol SLSN.

All information is based on a press release statement included in the company’s Form 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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