M Evo Global Acquisition Corp II filed a Form 8-K on September 11, 2026, reporting the resignation of Stephen M. Silver as Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Board, and director, and the appointment of Ashley Zumwalt-Forbes to those roles, all effective September 9, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Resignation: Stephen M. Silver stepped down as Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Board, and Board member effective September 9, 2026.
  • No disagreement: According to the filing, Mr. Silver's resignation "was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices."
  • New CEO and Chair: Ashley Zumwalt-Forbes was appointed Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board, effective concurrently with Mr. Silver's resignation.
  • Dual roles: Ms. Zumwalt-Forbes will continue to serve as Chief Operating Officer and as a Board member alongside her new positions.
  • Prior tenure: Ms. Zumwalt-Forbes, age 36, has served as Chief Operating Officer since August 2025 and as a director since December 2025, the filing states.
  • No new compensation: The filing discloses that "no new or modified compensatory arrangement has been entered into between the Company and Ms. Zumwalt-Forbes in connection with her appointment."
  • Sponsor relationship: Ms. Zumwalt-Forbes is a managing member and holds membership interests in Evolution Sponsor Holdings LLC II, and her husband, John Charles Forbes II, is also a managing member of the Sponsor.

Leadership Transition at M Evo Global Acquisition Corp II

M Evo Global Acquisition Corp II (NASDAQ:MEVO) reported a change at the top of its leadership structure through a current report filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. On September 9, 2026, Stephen M. Silver notified the Board of Directors of his resignation from all roles at the company, including Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer), Chairman of the Board, and Board member. The filing specifies the resignation took effect immediately and was unrelated to any disagreement over company operations, policies, or practices.

The Board moved simultaneously to fill the leadership vacancy, appointing Ashley Zumwalt-Forbes as Chief Executive Officer and electing her as Chair of the Board on the same date. According to the filing, Ms. Zumwalt-Forbes retains her existing role as Chief Operating Officer and her seat on the Board. The filing states there are no family relationships between Ms. Zumwalt-Forbes and any other director or executive officer of the company, and no arrangements with any other person pursuant to which she was appointed.

The filing also references related-party considerations. Ms. Zumwalt-Forbes is identified as a managing member of Evolution Sponsor Holdings LLC II, the company's sponsor entity, and holds membership interests therein. Her husband, John Charles Forbes II, is also identified as a managing member of the Sponsor. The filing incorporates by reference disclosures from the company's prospectus dated January 29, 2026, and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, for additional detail on those relationships. The filing further notes that the Board may act to fill the vacancy created by Mr. Silver's departure.

What Was Disclosed

The filing disclosed the immediate resignation of Stephen M. Silver from CEO, Chair, and Board roles on September 9, 2026, and the concurrent appointment of Ashley Zumwalt-Forbes as CEO and Chair, with no new compensatory arrangement and no disagreement cited as the cause of the resignation.