CXApp appoints Melissa G. Podruzny as Interim CFO following Joy L. Mbanugo departure
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.CXApp appointed Melissa G. Podruzny as Interim CFO effective July 1, 2026, succeeding Joy L. Mbanugo who separated on June 29, 2026. The change follows the acquisition of EngineRoom and finance organization optimization. Podruzny, previously Head of Finance at EngineRoom, will report to the CEO under Audit Committee oversight.
CXApp appointed Melissa G. Podruzny as Interim Chief Financial Officer effective July 1, 2026, succeeding Joy L. Mbanugo who was separated June 29, 2026.
| Individual | Joy L. Mbanugo | Melissa G. Podruzny |
| Role | Chief Financial Officer (former) | Interim Chief Financial Officer |
| Type of Change | Separated | Appointed |
| Effective Date | June 29, 2026 | July 1, 2026 (initial three-month period) |
| Reason | Not the result of disagreement with the Company, management or Board; separation per employment agreement | Appointment in connection with acquisition and integration of EngineRoom and finance organization optimization |
| Replacement Info | Succeeded by Melissa G. Podruzny | Successor to Joy L. Mbanugo |
| Background Details | Not disclosed | Head of Finance of EngineRoom since Jan 2024; joined EngineRoom May 2023; prior roles include Fractional Controller at E-LAB Consulting and Finance Manager/Business Intelligence Analyst at Omnii Pty Ltd; holds Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping and professional finance/operations certifications |
| Board/Committee Role Changes | Not disclosed | Will report to CEO and be subject to Audit Committee oversight |
Original SEC Filing: CXApp Inc. [ CXAI ] - 8-K - Jul. 06, 2026
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