Quantum-Si Inc appointed new CEO

Item 5.02 
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.


On August 28, 2023 (the "Effective Date"), the Company and Patrick Schneider, Ph.D., the Company's current President and Chief Operating Officer, mutually determined that Dr. Schneider will step down from such roles, effective as of the Effective Date. The Company expects to enter into a separation agreement with Dr. Schneider, the terms of which will be consistent with the Company's Executive Severance Plan, as amended, and will be disclosed once available.


In addition, the Company's board of directors (the "Board") appointed Jeffrey Hawkins, the Company's current Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board, as President of the Company, effective as of the Effective Date. Biographical information for Mr. Hawkins can be found in the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 29, 2023, which such information is incorporated herein by reference. The selection of Mr. Hawkins to perform the functions of President was not pursuant to any arrangement or understanding between Mr. Hawkins and any other person. There are no family relationships between Mr. Hawkins and any director or executive officer of the Company, and there are no transactions between Mr. Hawkins and the Company that would be required to be reported under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. Mr. Hawkins will not receive any additional compensation for serving as President and has not entered into any agreements in connection with his appointment other than those previously disclosed. Mr. Hawkins will also continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board.


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