Solidion Technology names Winters as chairman and CEO

Solidion Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: STI) announced changes to its board leadership structure, effective September 16, 2026, including the appointment of Chief Executive Officer Jaymes Winters as Chairman of the Board and the election of Mark N. Schwartz as Lead Independent Director.

Winters, who continues in his role as CEO, brings more than 15 years of executive experience across the oil and gas, telecommunications, and retail sectors. He previously served as CEO of Nubia Brand International Corp, a special purpose acquisition company, and founded United Energy Inc., which grew to nearly $100 million in revenue. He also served for more than nine years as an adjunct professor at Portland State University.

Schwartz, an independent director, will provide oversight of the board while working alongside the chairman. He co-founded Bodega Latina Corporation, which he describes as the largest Hispanic grocery retailer in the United States, led the IPO of DD Group plc, and oversaw the sale of Bartell Drug Company to Rite Aid. He has served on more than a dozen public and private company boards, including Starbucks Coffee Company, and holds an MBA with honors from Harvard Business School.

"Mark's extensive executive and board leadership will provide an important independent perspective as we continue to strengthen our governance," said Winters.

The board acknowledged the departure of Dr. Bor Jang from the chairman role, noting his contributions to the company's intellectual property and technology portfolio. Dr. Jang remains a director on the board.

Solidion Technology is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with pilot production facilities in Dayton, Ohio. The company holds a portfolio of more than 385 patents related to battery materials and components.

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