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title: "CXApp appoints Melissa G. Podruzny as Interim CFO following Joy L. Mbanugo departure"
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description: "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."
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# CXApp appoints Melissa G. Podruzny as Interim CFO following Joy L. Mbanugo departure

**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

**Disclaimer**

This is an AI-powered summary. It may contain inaccuracies. Consider verifying important information with the source. Please note this summary is solely based on documents filed with the SEC.

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