Jose Reyes returns as Interim CEO at Ludwig Enterprises (LUDG) after prior CEO role

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ludwig Enterprises, Inc. appointed Jose Antonio Reyes as Interim Chief Executive Officer. The Board of Directors approved his appointment effective October 1, 2025. Reyes currently serves as Senior Head of Global Business Development and will continue in that role.

Reyes brings extensive familiarity with the company, having previously served as Chief Executive Officer from August 2024 to April 2025 and as Chief Operating Officer from February 2023. He also has over 30 years of leadership experience in executive education, business development, and strategy roles at companies including BlockScience, IGM Global, Excelorators, and Trademark Tours.

As of this filing, the company has not entered into any compensatory agreements related to his Interim CEO role. The Compensation Committee expects to review and determine appropriate compensation, and any resulting arrangements will be disclosed in an amended report. The company states there are no arrangements, family relationships, or related-party transactions connected to his appointment.

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Corporate governance analyst

Ludwig names a familiar executive as Interim CEO, keeping leadership continuity.

Ludwig Enterprises appoints Jose Antonio Reyes as Interim Chief Executive Officer effective October 1, 2025, while he continues as Senior Head of Global Business Development. He previously served as CEO from August 2024 to April 2025 and COO starting in February 2023, giving him deep operational knowledge of the business and existing relationships with the board and management.

The company notes there are currently no new compensatory agreements tied to this interim role, with the Compensation Committee planning to consider appropriate terms later. This suggests the move focuses first on leadership stability, with economics to follow. The filing also explicitly states there are no special arrangements, family relationships, or related-party transactions linked to his appointment, which supports standard governance practices.

The practical impact will depend on how long the interim period lasts and what strategic or operational changes occur under Reyes’s renewed leadership. Future company filings that describe his compensation package or any longer-term CEO decision will help clarify whether this is a short-term bridge or part of a more durable leadership structure.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 26, 2025

Ludwig Enterprises, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada		333-271439		61-1133438
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification Number)

8950 SW 74th Ct Ste 2201-A149 Miami, FL		33156
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

786-363-0136

N/A

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Appointment of Interim Chief Executive Officer

On October 1, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Ludwig Enterprises, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”) appointed Jose Antonio Reyes to serve as the Company’s Interim Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Reyes currently serves as the Senior Head of Global Business Development and will continue in that role as well.

Mr. Reyes served as our Chief Executive Officer between August 2024 and April 2025. Prior to becoming our CEO, Mr. Reyes served as our COO from February 2023 until taking over as our CEO. From 2017 through 2023, Mr. Reyes served as Director of Executive Relations & Business Development for BlockScience, Inc., where his duties included overseeing the development of internal communications, hiring, monitoring and quality control systems. Mr. Reyes has over 30 years of leadership experience across national and international markets. Previously, Mr. Reyes co-founded and led IGM Global Inc., an executive education media company that provides insights into disruptive technologies and their industry impacts. He also founded Excelorators, Inc., offering corporate leadership development programs at prestigious institutions such as Harvard, MIT, Stanford, and West Point. Additionally, he was the Chief Strategy Officer for Trademark Tours, which specializes in private hospitality and customized education services at Harvard University. Reyes holds an MA in Communication and Media Studies and an MA in Biblical Studies from Regent University, along with a BA in Public Policy-Telecommunications from Duke University.

As of the date of filing of this Current Report on Form 8-K, the Company has not entered into any compensatory agreements, arrangements or understandings in connection with Mr. Reyes’s appointment as Interim Chief Executive Officer. The Company’s Compensation Committee is expected to review and consider appropriate compensation for Mr.  Reyes’s Interim Chief Executive Officer role in due course and, to the extent any such compensatory arrangements are made in connection with Mr.  Reyes’s appointment as Interim Chief Executive Officer, the Company will file an amendment to this Current Report on Form 8-K to include the information required by Item 5.02(c)(3) of Form 8-K.

There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr.  Reyes and any other persons pursuant to which he was appointed as Interim Chief Executive Officer. In addition, there are no family relationships between Mr.  Reyes and any other director or executive officer of the Company, and Mr.  Reyes has no direct or indirect material interest in any transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: October 1, 2025.
	LUDWIG ENTERPRISES, INC.
	By:	/s/ Scott J. Silverman
		Scott J. Silverman
		Chief Financial Officer

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FAQ

What did Ludwig Enterprises (LUDG) announce in this 8-K?

Ludwig Enterprises, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors appointed Jose Antonio Reyes as the company’s Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2025, while he continues serving as Senior Head of Global Business Development.

Who is Jose Antonio Reyes, the new Interim CEO of Ludwig Enterprises (LUDG)?

Jose Antonio Reyes previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Ludwig Enterprises from August 2024 to April 2025 and as Chief Operating Officer beginning in February 2023. He has over 30 years of leadership experience, including roles in executive education, business development, and strategy at organizations such as BlockScience, IGM Global, Excelorators, and Trademark Tours.

Does Jose Antonio Reyes receive new compensation for becoming Interim CEO of LUDG?

As of this 8-K, Ludwig Enterprises states it has not entered into any compensatory agreements related to Mr. Reyes’s appointment as Interim CEO. The Compensation Committee is expected to review and determine appropriate compensation later, and any arrangements will be disclosed in an amended filing.

Are there any special arrangements or family relationships tied to Jose Antonio Reyes’s appointment at Ludwig Enterprises (LUDG)?

The company states there are no arrangements or understandings with other persons under which Mr. Reyes was appointed Interim CEO. It also confirms there are no family relationships between him and any director or executive officer and that he has no material interest in any transaction requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Did Ludwig Enterprises (LUDG) report any financial results or major transactions in this 8-K?

No financial results or major business transactions are described. The 8-K focuses on the appointment of Jose Antonio Reyes as Interim Chief Executive Officer and related governance disclosures.