SharonAI Appoints David Burns as New Chief Operating Officer

SharonAI Holdings Inc. announced the appointment of David Burns as its new Chief Operating Officer, effective September 7, 2026. Mr. Burns, a former executive at Telstra and IBM, succeeds co-founder Andrew Leece, who will transition to the role of Head of Strategic Partnerships to focus on key customer and data center relationships.

Key Details

• New Appointment: David Burns, age 60, will assume the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) commencing September 7, 2026.
• Leadership Transition: Current COO and Co-founder Andrew Leece is transitioning to the role of Head of Strategic Partnerships.
• Compensation Package: Mr. Burns' employment agreement includes an annual base salary of AUD$550,000 (approx. US$395,000), with eligibility for annual short-term and long-term incentive awards, each up to 150% of his base salary.
• Professional Background: Mr. Burns previously served in senior leadership roles at Telstra Corporation from 2012 to 2024 and held various leadership positions at IBM for over 20 years prior.