SPARC AI Names Kartika Saran, CPA, CA, as Chief Financial Officer
Vancouver, Canada - January 12, 2026 - SPARC AI Inc. (OTCQB: SPAIF; Frankfurt: 5OV0) has appointed Ms. Kartika Saran, CPA, CA, as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.
Saran brings nearly two decades in financial leadership, capital markets, and strategic finance. She currently serves as an audit partner at SHIM & Associates LLP, working with publicly traded companies. That experience points to tighter reporting discipline and stronger capital allocation as SPARC AI moves into its next phase of growth.
CEO Anoosh Manzoori welcomed Saran to the leadership team, noting her depth in public-company financial reporting and the Company's focus on long-term value creation.
SPARC AI also announced that John Dinan has stepped down as CFO, effective immediately. The Company thanked him for his contribution and service.
Why this matters for management
- Public-company rigor: An audit-partner background signals higher standards for controls, disclosures, and investor communication. For leadership teams, expect tighter close cycles and cleaner KPIs.
- Capital markets fluency: With a CFO grounded in audits and public listings, funding strategy and cost of capital get more deliberate-useful in volatile markets.
- Continuity through transition: Clear communication and defined 30/60/90-day priorities reduce execution drift. Keep teams focused on cadence, not just titles.
About SPARC AI
SPARC AI designs and develops high-tech solutions for GPS denied environments that improve perception and awareness. The Company has built a Target Acquisition System and an Autonomous Flight solution for drones that do not require GPS, satellite, lidar, radar, image recognition, or other complex hardware or software.
Credentials note
CPA, CA is a recognized professional accounting designation in Canada. Learn more at CPA Canada.
Contact
For further information
Anoosh Manzoori, Chief Executive Officer
SPARC AI Inc.
E-mail: anoosh@sparcai.net
Web: sparcai.co
Tel: (213) 459-3994
Cautionary statement regarding forward-looking information
This announcement includes forward-looking statements, which are based on current expectations and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. Key risks and factors are described in the Company's management discussion and analysis. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by applicable securities laws.
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