Brett Hoge is a seasoned financial executive with extensive expertise in investment banking, corporate finance, and strategic asset allocation. He has been recognized by Barron’s, Forbes, and Financial Times as a leading financial advisor. Committed to philanthropy, he has served on multiple nonprofit boards and established The Larry V. Hughes ALS Foundation, funding critical research at Duke University. His financial acumen and leadership bolster Newton Golf’s financial strategies. He became Chairman in March 2026.

Mr. Yorihiro, one of the Company’s co-founders, is a director, the Interim Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Technology Officer of the Company. Mr. Yorihiro has served as a director and the Company’s Chief Technology Officer since March 2018. Mr. Yorihiro served as Chairman of the Board for Nippon Xport Ventures, Inc. from 2017 to 2023. Mr. Yorihiro served as Chief Executive Officer of Yoshimoto Entertainment USA, the U.S. subsidiary of Yoshimoto Kogyo of Japan, and the Chief Executive Officer of Bellrock Media, a digital media company backed by Dentsu, NTT Docomo and Yoshimoto Entertainment, from 2006 to 2017. He was a Corporate M&A Partner at Bingham McCutchen LLP, a large national U.S. law firm, where he specialized in cross-border transactions, representing Japanese and U.S. clients across a wide range of industries including manufacturing, pharmaceutical, technology, banking, sports and entertainment, from 1993 to 2006.

Jane Casanta is an accomplished executive with over two decades in golf industry marketing and product development. As the former Director of Marketing for Titleist Gloves and Accessories, she doubled international sales, significantly increased domestic gear revenue, and strengthened the Titleist brand. Her expertise in governance, compliance, and strategic advisory aids Newton Golf navigating corporate regulations and enhancing shareholder value. Her deep industry knowledge and leadership contribute to Newton Golf's sustained growth.

John Bode has more than two decades of senior financial leadership, operational oversight and public-company governance experience. He currently serves as executive vice president, chief financial officer and chief transformation officer of Postmedia Network Canada Corp., where he leads finance operations and enterprise-wide transformation initiatives. Bode currently serves on the board of Stewards, a diversified private credit, real asset and digital finance platform; The McClatchy Company, a leading privately-held publisher of newspapers; and SPAR Group, a Nasdaq-listed leading global provider of merchandising, marketing and distribution services. Bode is founder and partner of Maxim Golf Solutions, a provider of tailored management and consulting services for golf courses and recreational properties. He is majority owner of Eagle Knoll Golf Club, Tiffany Greens Golf Club, and Dub’s Dread Golf Club. Bode previously served as chief operating officer of ReaderLink Distribution Services and as chief financial officer of the Tribune Publishing Company, where he played a key role in financial restructuring, operational optimization and strategic transformation. Earlier, he served as the chief financial officer of Source Interlink Companies, one of the largest enthusiast media companies in the U.S. and a leading distributor of periodicals. He earned his Bachelor of Science in accounting from the University of Notre Dame where he was a member of the golf team.