EXHIBIT 10.1
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Section 5 – Corporate Governance and Management
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
Effective on April 10, 2026, GBT Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”), appointed Minh Collins as President of Cube X Media Corporation and entered into an Executive Employment Agreement (the “Agreement”) with him. Cube X Media Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The initial term of the Agreement is 12 months; compensation is $10,000 per month, payable, on the first day of each month, in cash or shares of the Company’s common stock (valued at $.00005) or a combination of the two methods of payment, in each case as determined by the Company’s Board of Directors; and standard benefits for persons at the executive level. The Agreement is terminable (i) upon Mr. Collins’ death, (ii) his voluntary resignation, or (iii) by the Company for “cause,” which is defined as (a) committing or participating in an injurious act of fraud, gross neglect, misrepresentation, embezzlement or dishonesty against the Company; (b) committing or participating in any other injurious act or omission wantonly, willfully, recklessly or in a manner which was grossly negligent against the Company (monetarily or otherwise); (c) engaging in a criminal enterprise involving moral turpitude; (d) conviction of an act or acts constituting a felony under the laws of the United States or any state thereof, (e) Mr. Collins’ failure to substantially perform his material duties hereunder or to substantially comply with any other material provision of the Agreement, (f) a willful act by Mr. Colins as a result of which he knowingly receives an improper material personal benefit at the expense of the Company, (g) any other willful misconduct by Mr. Collins that is materially injurious to the business or business reputation of the Company, or (h) any other circumstance which constitutes “cause” under applicable law. During the term of the Agreement, Mr. Collins may not individually or in conjunction with others, directly or indirectly engage in the business of developing, producing, marketing or selling products or rendering services of the kind or type developed or being developed, produced, marketed, sold or rendered by the Company. The Agreement also contains a non-disclosure clause in favor of the Company and an indemnification clause in favor of Mr. Collins. The description of the Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Agreement, a copy of which is filed herewith as Exhibit 10.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
A copy of the related press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
| Exhibit Number |
Description | |
| 10.1 | Executive Employment Agreement with Ming Collins | |
| 99.1 | Press Release, dated April 16, 2026 | |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| GBT TECHNOLOGIES INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ Patrick Bertagna | |
| Name: | Patrick Bertagna | |
| Title: | Interim Chief Executive Office & Director | |
| Date: April 16, 2026 | ||
EXHIBIT 10.1
EXHIBIT 99.1
GBT Technologies (OTC: GTCH) Appoints Filmmaker Minh Collins as President of Cube X Media Subsidiary
Los Angeles, CA — April 16, 2026 — GBT Technologies, Inc. (OTC PINK: GTCH) appointed Minh Collins as President of Cube X Media Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of GBT Technologies. Collins, an established film and commercial producer, will lead Cube X Media’s content strategy across digital advertising, vertical video, and cinematic productions that are designed to integrate with the AI-enabled point-of-sale machine network operated by sister subsidiary Cube Wellness Technologies.
Key Facts
| ● | Company: GBT Technologies, Inc. |
| ● | Ticker: OTC PINK: GTCH |
| ● | Headquarters: Los Angeles, California, United States |
| ● | Subsidiary: Cube X Media Corporation (wholly owned) |
| ● | Sister Subsidiary: Cube Wellness Technologies (wholly owned) |
| ● | Appointment: Minh Collins, President of Cube X Media |
| ● | Effective Date: April 10, 2026 |
| ● | Industry: Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Media & Content, Automated Retail |
| ● | CEO: Patrick Bertagna |
About the Appointment
Minh Collins brings more than 20 years of experience in film, television, and commercial production. He is the founder of multiple film festivals and has produced commercial content for global brands and attached to a slate of upcoming film projects. His directing credits include:
| ● | Qualifying (2021) |
| ● | Clown Fear (2020) |
| ● | Rocking the Couch (2019, documentary) |
| ● | Hit List (internationally distributed feature) |
Strategic Rationale
Cube X Media intends to produce original content — including digital advertising, vertical-format media, and motion pictures — designed to run on Cube Wellness AI-enabled automated retail machines and other digital platforms.
Patrick Bertagna, CEO of GBT Technologies, said: “Minh’s creative vision and industry relationships align with our strategy to integrate real-time point-of-sale technology with compelling media content. His leadership will be instrumental in building a next-generation content delivery platform.”
Minh Collins, incoming President of Cube X Media, said: “The convergence of artificial intelligence and media presents unprecedented opportunities to redefine content creation and distribution. I look forward to developing high-impact content that leverages GBT’s technological capabilities.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does Cube X Media do? A: Cube X Media is a wholly owned subsidiary of GBT Technologies that will create original digital advertising, vertical video, and cinematic content for distribution across AI-enabled point-of-sale machine networks.
Q: Who is Minh Collins? A: Minh Collins is a film and commercial producer with 20+ years of experience, director of Qualifying, Clown Fear, Rocking the Couch, and Hit List, and founder of multiple film festivals.
Q: What is GBT Technologies’ ticker symbol? GBT Technologies trades on the OTC Pink market under the symbol GTCH.
Q: How does Cube X Media relate to Cube Wellness Technologies? Both are wholly owned subsidiaries of GBT Technologies. Cube Wellness operates the AI-enabled automated retail machines; Cube X Media produces the content that runs on them and other digital platforms.
About GBT Technologies, Inc.
GBT Technologies, Inc. (OTC PINK: GTCH) is a Los Angeles-based development-stage technology company focused on artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and intelligent platform technologies. The Company’s initiatives span integrated system architectures, predictive analytics, sensor-based platforms, and other emerging technologies intended to support scalable commercial applications. GBT pursues growth through internal R&D and its wholly owned subsidiaries, including Cube Wellness Technologies and Cube X Media Corporation.
About Cube Wellness Technologies
Cube Wellness Technologies is a wholly owned subsidiary of GBT Technologies, Inc., focused on deploying AI-enabled, automated just-in-time automated point-of-sale infrastructure. Cube Wellness intelligent hardware, software, and connected systems to deliver 24/7 access to wellness and health-related products through digital payment, inventory intelligence, and centralized operational management. The platform is designed for universities, institutional environments, workplaces, and community locations, with an emphasis on scalable deployment and data-enabled operations.
About Cube X Media Corporation
Cube X Media Corporation is a Los Angeles-based, wholly owned subsidiary of GBT Technologies, Inc., focused on production of original short-form, vertical, and cinematic content and digital advertising designed for AI-enabled retail and media platforms.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. These statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the Company’s and Cube Wellness’ ability to onboard and deploy machines, scale operations, execute the university rollout initiative, establish or maintain strategic relationships, commercialize the platform, generate revenues, and achieve anticipated market adoption. Additional risks include the Company’s development-stage status, capital requirements and access to financing, reliance on third-party vendors and partners, technological and operational risks, competitive conditions, and regulatory, market, and economic factors. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.
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