BIOE 8-K
Bio Essence Corp (BIOE)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
On September 7, 2023, William E. Sluss was appointed as Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of Bio Essence Corp. (the “Company”). Mr. Sluss has served as a Financial Executive for both private and publicly traded companies over the last thirty years. Most recently, he has served as director and Chief Financial Officer for Black Bird Biotech, Inc. located in Flower Mound, Texas. Prior to joining Black Bird Biotech, Inc., Mr. Sluss was the Chief Financial Officer and Secretary for EFT Holdings, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of beauty and nutritional products headquartered in Los Angeles California. Prior to relocating to Los Angeles, California in 2010, Mr. Sluss served as the Chief Financial Officer for AccuForce Staffing Services in Kingsport, Tennessee. Prior to this role, Mr. Sluss was the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer for Studsvik, Inc., a nuclear services company based in Erwin, Tennessee. In addition to serving as a Financial Executive, Mr. Sluss has worked as an attorney at Ecoff Campain Tilles & Kay, LLP in Beverly Hills, California where he oversaw corporate and civil litigation. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant and received his Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from the University of Virginia’s College at Wise in 1990. Mr. Sluss received his Juris Doctorate degree from Irvine University College of Law in 2020. Mr. Sluss is a licensed attorney and member of the California Bar.
Mr. Sluss does not have any family relationship with any director, executive officer, or other controlling shareholder or entity associated with the Company. He has not been a party to any transactions that require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| BIO ESSENCE CORP. | ||
| /s/ Yin Yan | ||
| By: | Yin Yan | |
| Its: | Chief Executive Officer | |
| Dated: September 7, 2023 | ||
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