iSpecimen names Shahin Behroyan as CEO, replacing Katharyn Field
iSpecimen's board appointed Behroyan effective August 26, 2026, under an independent contractor agreement paying $350,000 annually.
iSpecimen Inc. disclosed in an 8-K that on August 26, 2026, Katharyn Field informed the Board of Directors of her decision to transition from her role as Chief Executive Officer.1 The company said Ms. Field's departure was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its operations, policies, or practices.1 Field will continue to support the company in an internal advisory and consulting capacity.1
On the same date, the Board appointed Shahin Behroyan as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.1 The filing describes Behroyan, age 39, as a Vancouver-based entrepreneur and business leader with more than two decades of experience spanning investments, consumer packaged goods, healthcare and wellness, politics, and market research.1 It adds that he has experience with billions of dollars in aggregate transaction value over his career and a history of working with multinational companies, along with experience with emerging growth companies, where he helped build companies and secure national retail distribution across Canada, driving brand growth from pre-revenue to millions of dollars in sales.1 The filing also notes his political organizing background, including work for former British Columbia Premier Gordon Campbell,1 and that he holds a Bachelor of Arts from Simon Fraser University.1
Under the terms disclosed, Behroyan will serve as CEO through his personal corporation, 1605811 BC Ltd., incorporated in British Columbia, Canada, under an Independent Contractor Agreement dated August 26, 2026.1 The agreement provides for an annual fee of $350,000, payable in equal monthly installments of $29,166.67,1 and Behroyan will not be eligible for any employee benefits.1 The contract commenced on August 26, 2026 and may be terminated by the Board at any time, with or without notice, and with or without cause.1 If terminated without cause, or by Behroyan for good reason, the company will pay him severance of $67,500.1 The filing states there are no family relationships between Behroyan and any director or executive officer of the company, and no other arrangements pursuant to which he was appointed.1
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