Datavault AI Inc. filed a Form 8-K on November 9, 2026, disclosing a series of executive officer appointments and board leadership changes effective November 6, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Brett Moyer appointed CEO and President: The Board appointed Moyer, age 68, who had been serving as Chief Financial Officer since January 2025, to lead the company effective immediately on November 6, 2026.
  • Stanley Mbugua named CFO: Mbugua, age 54, who had been Chief Accounting Officer since November 2024, was appointed Chief Financial Officer and will continue as principal accounting officer.
  • Teresa Gallo appointed COO: Gallo, age 56, former CEO of NYIAX, Inc. since January 2024, was named Chief Operating Officer; a new employment agreement with Gallo has not yet been finalized.
  • Board leadership restructured: Kimberly Briskey was appointed Chair of the Board, Sri Peruvemba as Vice Chair, and Christopher R. Hardt as Chair of the Audit Committee.
  • No compensation changes: According to the filing, there were no changes to Moyer's or Mbugua's existing compensation or other employment arrangements in connection with their respective appointments.
  • Gallo earn-out interest disclosed: The filing notes that Gallo is entitled to receive shares of the company's common stock as earn-out consideration contingent on future performance under the NYIAX Merger Agreement.

Datavault AI Reshapes Executive Team and Board Following NYIAX Acquisition

According to the Form 8-K filed with the SEC, Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ:DVLT) reorganized its senior leadership on November 6, 2026. Brett Moyer, who had previously led the company as President and Chief Executive Officer from August 2010 through December 31, 2024, was reappointed to those roles after serving as Chief Financial Officer beginning in January 2025. The filing states there were no changes to his existing compensation arrangements in connection with this appointment, and that no arrangements or understandings with any other person formed the basis of his selection.

Stanley Mbugua, who joined the company as Vice President of Finance in September 2024 and became Chief Accounting Officer in November 2024, was elevated to Chief Financial Officer. The filing notes that Mbugua previously served as Chief Accounting Officer of Presto Automation, Inc. from March 2023 to September 2024, and as Chief Accounting Officer of Skillz Inc. from September 2021 to March 2023. His compensation arrangements also remain unchanged, the company disclosed.

Teresa Gallo's appointment as Chief Operating Officer follows the company's acquisition of NYIAX, Inc. in August 2026, where she had served as CEO since January 2024. The filing disclosed that Gallo holds an interest in earn-out consideration consisting of shares of the company's common stock under the Agreement and Plan of Merger among the company, DVLT Merger Sub, Inc., and NYIAX, with payment contingent on future performance. The company disclosed it expects to enter into a new employment agreement with Gallo, the terms of which have not yet been determined. On the board level, Kimberly Briskey succeeded Moyer as Chair, while Moyer continues as a board member.

What Was Disclosed

Datavault AI Inc. reported the appointment of a new CEO, CFO, and COO, along with restructured board leadership, all effective November 6, 2026. No compensation changes were made for Moyer or Mbugua, and Gallo's employment terms remain pending.