Electronic Servitor Publication Network, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on November 4, 2026, disclosing the resignation of Thomas Spruce and the appointment of Peter Hager to multiple interim officer and director positions.

Key Highlights

  • Spruce resignation effective October 29, 2026: Thomas Spruce stepped down as Director, Chief Operations Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Secretary, according to the filing.
  • No disagreement cited: The filing states that Mr. Spruce's resignation "was not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its operations, policies or practices."
  • Hager appointment effective November 3, 2026: Peter Hager was appointed interim Director, COO, CFO, and Secretary, in addition to his existing roles as President and Chief Executive.
  • Thirty-day interim term: Hager's interim appointment is to serve for thirty (30) days unless extended by mutual written agreement ratified by majority voting shareholders.
  • Hager's background: The filing describes Hager, age 57, as having 30 years of cross-industry leadership experience, including service as President, CEO, and Chairman of Pointward, Inc. since 2003.

Leadership Transition at Electronic Servitor Publication Network

According to the Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 4, 2026, Thomas Spruce resigned from all officer and director positions at Electronic Servitor Publication Network, Inc. (trading symbol XESP, exchange listed as NONE in the filing) effective October 29, 2026. The company disclosed that his departure was not related to any disagreement over operations, policies, or practices.

Peter Hager, who had already been serving as President and Chief Executive, was appointed on November 3, 2026, to additionally fill the roles of interim Director, Chief Operations Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Secretary. The filing specifies that the interim term is thirty (30) days, with an option to extend by mutual written agreement "duly ratified by the shareholders holding a majority of the voting shares of the Company."

The filing includes a biography of Hager, describing him as age 57 with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Macalester College in Saint Paul, Minnesota. According to the filing, he has held roles including President, CEO, and Chairman of Pointward, Inc., a MedTech Customer Engagement Agency, since 2003, and has also served in director and founding member capacities at organizations including PhiTech Management, iSight Therapeutics, TeamNet Systems, Bluestem System, and Bluestem Technologies. Correspondence from Thomas Spruce was listed as Exhibit 17.1.

What Was Disclosed

The filing disclosed the October 29, 2026 resignation of Thomas Spruce from all roles and the November 3, 2026 interim appointment of Peter Hager as Director, COO, CFO, and Secretary, in addition to his existing positions as President and Chief Executive, for a thirty-day term.