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Last update: Sep 9, 2025
Munich, Sept. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sono Group N.V. (Nasdaq: SSM) (hereafter referred to as “Sono” or the “Company”, parent company to Sono Motors GmbH, hereafter referred to as “SonoSolar” or “Subsidiary”), the solar technology company after its uplisting to Nasdaq, today announced that George G. O’Leary has voluntarily provided his notice of resignation as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 9, 2025, and will support an orderly transition through December 31, 2025. Mr. O’Leary’s resignation notice is not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter related to operations, policies, or practices.
The Company’s Supervisory Board has nominated Kevin McGurn to serve as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 9, 2025.
Under Mr. O’Leary’s leadership, Sono executed a pivotal transformation, steering the Company from its automotive roots to a focused solar technology company advancing innovative solar mobility integration, while delivering a financial turnaround, achieving admittance to quotation on OTCQB (ticker SEVCF), and transitioning to domestic filer status including the filing of the Company’s annual report for the fiscal year 2024 on Form 10-K and its uplisting to the Nasdaq Capital Market (ticker SSM). These milestones strengthened Sono’s market position for the next phase of significant growth.
“On behalf of the Supervisory Board, I want to thank George for his steady, future-oriented leadership through a transformative period for Sono,” said David Dodge, Chair of the Supervisory Board. “He guided the Company’s evolution into a solar technology business, strengthened financial discipline, and positioned Sono to scale with its recent uplisting to Nasdaq. We are delighted to nominate Kevin McGurn as CEO. Kevin’s record of building high-performance teams, forging strategic partnerships, and commercializing at scale makes him the right leader for Sono’s next chapter.”
“It has been great providing leadership to Sono since January 2024,” said George G. O’Leary. “I’m proud of what the team accomplished: focusing the Company on solar technology, improving our financial profile, and getting the company to the Nasdaq Capital Market. I have full confidence in Kevin and the team to carry the momentum forward and create significant new growth opportunities for the Company.”
“It’s a privilege to lead Sono at such an exciting stage in its journey,” said Kevin McGurn. “We are committed to harnessing innovation, expanding into new opportunities, and unlocking meaningful growth for the company and our shareholders as we prepare to take the company to the next level, now that we have uplisted to Nasdaq.”
Mr. McGurn is a veteran revenue and transformation executive with more than two decades leading growth across technology and media platforms, including senior leadership roles at T-Mobile (VP, Head of Sales, Marketing & Distribution), Vevo (President, Sales & Distribution / Chief Sales Officer), and Hulu (SVP, Advertising Sales). His background spans building new businesses, scaling distribution, and structuring data-driven partnerships across a range of industries.
As Sono enters its next phase, the Company’s priorities remain: deliver for customers, operate with rigor, and create long-term shareholder value. Stay informed by visiting the Investor Relations website and following our official social media accounts for news, filings, and company updates.
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