Argo Appoints Dr. Vikas Berry to Board of Directors as Company Advances Graphene Manufacturing and Commercialization Initiatives

Executive Summary

• Argo Graphene Solutions Corp. announced the appointment of Dr. Vikas Berry, Founder and CEO of Grapherry, Inc., to its Board of Directors. Dr. Berry is the inventor of the proprietary STREAM™ graphene production technology, which Argo has exclusively licensed.
• The Company appointed Sean McAlpine, a current director, as Interim Chief Executive Officer, initiating a formal search for a permanent CEO.
• The release acknowledges the departure of former CEO Scott Smale and highlights the strategic combination of Dr. Berry’s technical expertise with Argo’s commercialization strategy to advance graphene applications in sectors such as energy storage, semiconductors, and construction.

Key Details

• Board Appointment: Dr. Vikas Berry appointed to the Board of Directors.
• Dr. Berry’s Background: Founder and CEO of Grapherry, Inc.; inventor of the proprietary STREAM™ graphene production technology; author of over 100 scientific publications; holds multiple patents in graphene production and advanced materials.
• Technology Context: STREAM™ technology is exclusively licensed by Argo, with a pathway to full ownership under a previously announced technology agreement. It addresses industry challenges regarding scalable, high-quality, and economically viable graphene manufacturing.
• Interim CEO Appointment: Sean McAlpine appointed as Interim Chief Executive Officer.
• McAlpine’s Background: Chemical engineer, experienced entrepreneur, and public company director with expertise in corporate strategy, operational leadership, manufacturing, and commercialization.
• CEO Search: The Board has initiated a formal search for a permanent Chief Executive Officer and will provide updates upon completion.
• Leadership Transition: Scott Smale is stepping down as CEO; the Board thanked him for his leadership and contributions.
• Strategic Focus: The appointments aim to accelerate the adoption of graphene across high-growth industries including energy storage, semiconductors, advanced electronics, construction materials, agriculture, and AI infrastructure (thermal management).

Notable Quotes

• Dr. Vikas Berry: "Much of my career has been dedicated to overcoming the challenges of developing commercially viable, scalable graphene production... integrating it with Argo marks an important milestone toward achieving that vision. By combining STREAM™ production technology with Argo's commercialization strategy, we believe we are well positioned to accelerate the adoption of graphene across multiple high-growth industries..."
• Robert Intile, Director and CFO: "We are delighted to welcome Dr. Berry to Argo's Board of Directors and look forward to the scientific and strategic leadership he will bring... We are equally pleased that Sean McAlpine has agreed to serve as Interim Chief Executive Officer... Together, we believe these appointments further strengthen Argo's ability to advance the commercialization of graphene across multiple industrial markets while executing on our long-term strategy to build shareholder value."