Sidus Space adds Larry Swets to board as audit committee chair

Sidus Space, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIDU) appointed Larry G. Swets Jr., CFA, to its board of directors as an independent director, effective October 5, 2026. Swets will also serve as chair of the board's audit committee, according to a company press release.

Swets brings more than 25 years of experience in investment management, capital markets, and public company leadership. He has served as chief executive officer, chairman, or director of more than a dozen publicly traded companies listed on Nasdaq, the New York Stock Exchange, and the Toronto Stock Exchange.

He currently serves as chief executive officer of FG Imperii Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: FGII), interim CEO of Saltire Capital Ltd (TSX: SLT.U), and head of merchant banking at FG Nexus Inc. (NASDAQ: FGNX). He previously held the CEO role at FG Financial Group from 2020 to 2024, Kingsway Financial Services from 2010 to 2018, and GreenFirst Forest Products from 2016 to 2021.

Carol Craig, founder and CEO of Sidus Space, said Swets' experience leading capital raises and transactions from the issuer's side was a key consideration. "We believe that his financial expertise and public company board experience strengthen the Board's oversight at an important stage for the Company," Craig said.

Swets holds a B.A. from Valparaiso University and an M.S. in Finance from DePaul University, and is a Chartered Financial Analyst. He began his career at Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Company (Kemper Insurance) as director of investments and fixed income portfolio manager.

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