Stewards Inc. (OTC: SWRD) has appointed John Bode to its board of directors, where he will serve as chair of the audit committee, effective immediately. The appointment brings more than two decades of senior financial leadership and public-company governance experience to the company's board as it advances its growth strategy and prepares for a planned Nasdaq uplisting. This move represents a significant step in corporate development for financial technology companies facing increasing regulatory scrutiny and investor expectations regarding governance practices.
Bode currently serves as executive vice president, chief financial officer, and chief transformation officer of Postmedia Network Canada Corp. His prior leadership roles include positions at Tribune Publishing and ReaderLink Distribution Services. Stewards stated that Bode's expertise in financial oversight, internal controls, and audit discipline will strengthen the company's governance framework during this period of strategic development. His background in both traditional media companies and distribution services provides experience across multiple sectors that could inform his oversight of Stewards' diversified platform approach to finance and asset management.
The company operates as a diversified private credit, real asset and digital finance platform that advances responsible growth through disciplined underwriting, technology-driven analytics, and transparent governance. Stewards provides scalable financing and structured credit solutions to small and mid-sized businesses across the United States while building a portfolio of income-producing real estate and digital treasury assets designed to enhance balance sheet stability. This board appointment comes as the company prepares for its planned transition to Nasdaq, a move that typically requires enhanced governance structures and financial oversight capabilities.
The full details of the appointment are available in the company's official announcement at https://nnw.fm/EZkyk. Additional information about Stewards and its operations can be found through the company's newsroom at https://nnw.fm/SWRD. The appointment of an experienced audit committee chair is particularly important as financial technology companies navigate complex regulatory environments while seeking to expand their market presence through public listings on major exchanges like Nasdaq.
