MeaTech 3D Ltd (NASDAQ: MITC) has made several changes to its executive management team and board.

• Sharon Fima intends to step down from the positions of Chief Executive Officer, Chief Technology Officer, and director in the near future.

• The company has appointed Arik Kaufman as CEO, effective upon Fima's departure.

• Kaufman is a founding partner of the BlueSoundWaves collective, led by Ashton Kutcher, Guy Oseary, and Effie Epstein, which recently partnered with MeaTech.

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• Also, Steven Lavin (Chairman) and Danny Ayalon stepped down from MeaTech's board, effective January 24, 2022.

• In addition, Omri Schanin stepped down from the board but will continue to serve as MeaTech's Deputy CEO.

• Yaron Kaiser has been appointed to the board as its Chairperson. Kaiser is a founding partner of the BlueSoundWaves collective.

• "We are looking forward to continuing our support for MeaTech under its new leadership, and helping it execute and accelerate its strategy," said Effie Epstein.

• Price Action: MITC shares are trading higher by 0.19% at $5.36 on the last check Tuesday.

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