Duos Technologies Group, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on August 26, 2026, reporting the appointment of Christopher J. DeAlmeida as Chief Financial Officer, effective August 24, 2026, and the return of interim CFO Adrian Goldfarb to his prior advisory role.

Key Highlights

  • New CFO named: Christopher J. DeAlmeida was appointed Chief Financial Officer of Duos Technologies Group, Inc. on August 24, 2026.
  • Interim CFO steps aside: Adrian Goldfarb, who had served as Interim Chief Financial Officer since June 2026, will return to his prior position as Strategic Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer.
  • Base salary: DeAlmeida is being paid an annual base salary of $350,000, with a potential bonus of up to 80% of base salary.
  • Equity grant: DeAlmeida was granted 200,000 restricted shares of common stock under the Company's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, subject to a three-year cliff vesting period, vesting on September 1, 2029.
  • Relocation package: The Company will provide corporate housing in Jacksonville for 90 days and pay relocation assistance of $12,000 net of taxes.
  • No employment agreement: According to the filing, DeAlmeida currently does not have an employment agreement with the Company.

Duos Technologies Group CFO Transition: DeAlmeida Appointment Details

According to the Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 26, 2026, Duos Technologies Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:DUOT) named Christopher J. DeAlmeida as its Chief Financial Officer on August 24, 2026. The filing states that Adrian Goldfarb, who had been serving as Interim Chief Financial Officer since June 2026, will return to his prior role as Strategic Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer.

The filing describes DeAlmeida as "a strategic financial executive with over 20 years' experience leading finance, operations and corporate development for NYSE and NASDAQ-listed companies, private equity backed platforms and high-growth ventures." According to the filing, his prior roles include President and Chief Financial Officer of SaferMobility, Financial Advisor to the Founder/CEO of Odilia Holdings from 2024 to 2026, Chief Financial Officer of Wrap Technologies, Inc. from July 2022 to January 2024, Chief Financial Officer of Encore Drilling Partners from 2018 to 2022, and, from 2007 to 2018, positions at Orion Group Holdings, Inc., culminating as Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Executive Vice President.

On compensation, the filing discloses that DeAlmeida's annual base salary is $350,000, with a potential bonus of up to 80% of base salary based on achievement of company and individual performance metrics as set by the Board of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer. The 200,000 restricted shares granted under the Company's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan are subject to a three-year cliff vesting period and will vest on September 1, 2029. The filing further states there are no family relationships between DeAlmeida and any director or executive officer of the Company or its subsidiaries, and no related-party transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

What Was Disclosed

Duos Technologies Group reported the appointment of Christopher J. DeAlmeida as CFO, the compensation terms including salary, bonus eligibility, a relocation package, and a restricted stock grant, as well as the transition of interim CFO Adrian Goldfarb back to an advisory role.