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HELIO STRENGTHENS LEADERSHIP WITH APPOINTMENT OF NEW CFO AS COMPANY ADVANCES TOWARD NYSE UPLIST
HELIO STRENGTHENS LEADERSHIP WITH APPOINTMENT OF NEW CFO AS COMPANY ADVANCES TOWARD NYSE UPLIST.
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[{"type":"text","content":"\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n HELIO STRENGTHENS LEADERSHIP WITH APPOINTMENT OF NEW CFO AS COMPANY ADVANCES TOWARD NYSE UPLIST\r\n \r\n \r\n\r\n\r\nHELIO STRENGTHENS LEADERSHIP WITH APPOINTMENT OF NEW CFO AS COMPANY ADVANCES TOWARD NYSE UPLIST\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nBerkeley, California, Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Helio Corporation (OTCID: HLEO) (“Helio” or the “Company”) today announced the appointment of Mark Knauf as Chief Financial Officer, a strategic addition to the Company’s leadership team as it enhances financial governance and advances toward a planned uplisting to the New York Stock Exchange. As Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Knauf will oversee Helio’s financial operations, capital planning, internal controls, and strategic budgeting as the Company scales its space-based energy initiatives and expands commercial partnerships. His appointment reinforces Helio’s commitment to strong financial discipline, transparency, and operational rigor as it progresses toward commercialization of its core technologies. The Board of Directors views Mr. Knauf’s appointment as a critical step in positioning Helio for sustainable growth, increased institutional credibility, and long-term shareholder value creation. “This appointment strengthens Helio’s foundation at a pivotal moment for the Company,” said Ed Cabrera, Chief Executive Officer of Helio Corporation. “Mark brings deep financial leadership and accounting expertise that equips us with the discipline and strategic insight needed to execute at scale. His experience positions Helio to compete effectively in the emerging space-based energy market while delivering meaningful long-term value to our shareholders.” As Helio advances its efforts to uplist to the New York Stock Exchange, the establishment of robust financial controls remains a key requirement. Mr. Knauf’s appointment directly supports the Company’s previously disclosed remediation plan to address material weaknesses in internal controls, including the need for additional financial reporting expertise and improved segregation of duties. With his leadership, Helio is strengthening its financial organization, establishing clearer roles and lines of authority, and ensuring adherence to GAAP, SEC reporting standards, and NYSE li...