Southland Holdings (NYSE: SLND) taps Meru’s Nick Campbell as CTO
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Southland Holdings, Inc. appointed Nick Campbell as Chief Transformation Officer effective December 17, 2025, under an engagement letter with consulting firm Meru, LLC. In this role, he will provide strategic guidance as the company reviews financial and operational alternatives intended to improve its financial position and support long-term value for stakeholders, aligned with the Board’s strategic objectives.
Mr. Campbell will advise on material and non-ordinary course asset sales, executive compensation matters, and other strategic or financial alternatives, and will assist Meru in developing cash management strategies. He is a founder and Managing Partner of Meru, formed in January 2017. Southland will compensate Meru through an hourly rate and an incentive fee, while Mr. Campbell receives no direct compensation from the company. The filing states there are no family relationships or other related-party transactions involving Mr. Campbell that would be reportable beyond his interest in Meru.
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On December 17, 2025, Southland Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Nick Campbell as the Chief Transformation Officer (“CTO”) pursuant to an engagement letter with Meru, LLC (“Meru”) dated as of December 17, 2025. In his capacity as CTO and in accordance with such engagement letter, Mr. Campbell will provide strategic guidance on the Company’s review of financial and operational alternatives to improve the Company’s financial position and create long-term value for its stakeholders, while ensuring alignment with the strategic objectives of the Board of Directors of the Company. In providing guidance to the Company, Mr. Campbell will advise on material and non-ordinary course asset sales, executive compensation matters, and strategic or financial alternatives. In addition, in conjunction with Meru, Mr. Campbell will assist with cash management strategies.
Mr. Campbell has served as a founder and Managing Partner of Meru since it was formed in January 2017 and specializes in assisting companies across a variety of industries in identifying and addressing operational, organizational and financial matters. Although Mr. Campbell will not receive any compensation directly from the Company, pursuant to such engagement letter, the Company will pay Meru an hourly rate and a mutually agreed upon incentive compensation fee.
There are no family relationships between Mr. Campbell and any director or executive officer of the Company. Other than Mr. Campbell’s ownership interest in Meru, with which the Company has entered into the engagement letter, Mr. Campbell has not been party to any transaction with the Company, nor is any such transaction currently proposed, that would be reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| Dated: December 23, 2025 | SOUTHLAND HOLDINGS, INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ Frank S. Renda | ||
| Name: | Frank S. Renda | ||
| Title: | President and Chief Executive Officer | ||
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FAQ
What did Southland Holdings (SLND) announce in this 8-K?
Southland Holdings, Inc. disclosed that it appointed Nick Campbell as its Chief Transformation Officer effective December 17, 2025, under an engagement with Meru, LLC. He will guide the company’s review of financial and operational alternatives to improve its financial position and long-term stakeholder value.
What will the new Chief Transformation Officer do at Southland Holdings (SLND)?
As Chief Transformation Officer, Nick Campbell will provide strategic guidance on the company’s review of financial and operational alternatives, advise on material and non-ordinary course asset sales, executive compensation matters, and other strategic or financial alternatives, and assist with cash management strategies in conjunction with Meru.
How is Meru, LLC involved with Southland Holdings (SLND)?
Southland entered into an engagement letter with Meru, LLC dated December 17, 2025. Through this agreement, Meru provides Nick Campbell’s services as Chief Transformation Officer, and the company will pay Meru an hourly rate plus a mutually agreed incentive compensation fee.
Does Nick Campbell receive direct compensation from Southland Holdings (SLND)?
The filing states that Nick Campbell will not receive any compensation directly from Southland Holdings, Inc. Instead, the company will compensate Meru, LLC, in which he has an ownership interest, via hourly fees and an incentive compensation fee.
Does Southland Holdings (SLND) disclose any related-party or family relationships with Nick Campbell?
Southland reports that there are no family relationships between Nick Campbell and any of the company’s directors or executive officers. Other than his ownership interest in Meru and its engagement with the company, there are no transactions involving him that would be reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
What experience does the new Chief Transformation Officer at Southland Holdings (SLND) have?
Nick Campbell has served as a founder and Managing Partner of Meru, LLC since its formation in January 2017. The filing notes that he specializes in helping companies across various industries identify and address operational, organizational, and financial matters.
