In an extraordinary meeting of the Board of Directors held today, April 9, 2025, Mr. Sebastián Swett O. resigned, voluntarily, as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. His resignation was accepted by the Board of Directors. At the same meeting, the Board of Directors appointed Mr. Francisco Arrighi G. as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Arrighi, who has served as Chief Commercial Officer until today, has been an important member of FORUS' leadership team for 12 years.
Mr. Swett's resignation is part of FORUS' management succession plan, given that Mr. Swett will be presenting his candidacy to the company's Board of Directors in the election to be held at the next Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting on April 16, 2025.
The Board of Directors also agreed, as planned, to make a change in the organizational structure of the company, reinstating the position of Deputy CEO and appointing Mr. Manuel Somarriva L. to said position, effective immediately. Mr. Somarriva, who has served as Chief Operating Officer until today, has been an important member of the company's leadership for 17 years.
Mr. Swett led FORUS to a new chapter in the company’s history. His leadership, passion, dedication and innovation have left their mark on every member of our company. We want to thank him for his invaluable contribution to FORUS and, above all, for sharing with all of us the Swett family way, marked by sincere warmth and passion, with a profound commitment to our customers, employees and community.