George Syllantavos
Beam GlobalAbout George Syllantavos
George Syllantavos (age 61) is an independent director of Beam Global (BEEM) serving since December 2023. He chairs the Compensation Committee and serves on the Audit, Nominating & Governance, and Equity Oversight Committees. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Roosevelt University and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School, with core credentials spanning finance, operations, SPAC leadership, and M&A across transportation, logistics, infrastructure, and technology sectors .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cepton Inc. (NASDAQ: CPTN) | Director; Audit Committee Chair; Compensation & Nominating Committee member | Feb 2022 – Jan 2024 | Chaired audit; contributed governance and transactions experience |
| Growth Capital Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: GCAC) | Founder, Co-CEO & CFO | May 2020 – Feb 2022 | SPAC leadership, capital markets execution |
| ITHAX Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: ITHX) | Director; Audit Committee Chair | Feb 2021 – Jul 2022 | Audit chair; governance oversight |
| Phunware Inc. (NASDAQ: PHUN) | Director | Dec 2018 – Dec 2021 | Board-level governance in technology |
| SevenSeas Investment Fund | Director | Mar 2019 – Present | Investment oversight |
| Nautilus Energy Management | Founder & Managing Director | Feb 2013 – Present | Energy management; transactions |
| Stellar V Capital Inc. | Founder, Co-CEO & CFO | Jul 2024 – Present | Investment/operations leadership |
External Roles
| Organization | Current Role | Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| Stellar V Capital Inc. | Founder, Co-CEO & CFO | Jul 2024 |
| SevenSeas Investment Fund | Director | Mar 2019 |
| Nautilus Energy Management | Founder & Managing Director | Feb 2013 |
Board Governance
- Committee assignments: Compensation (Chair), Audit (member), Nominating & Governance (member), Equity Oversight (member). Compensation Committee members are independent under NASDAQ standards .
- Independence: Beam’s Board has three independent directors (as defined by NASDAQ Capital Market criteria); committee compositions and non-employee service confirm independence status for Syllantavos .
- Attendance: In 2024, the Board held 3 meetings; each director attended at least 75% of Board and applicable committee meetings .
- Lead Independent Director: Anthony Posawatz is Lead Independent Director; independent directors meet at least annually in executive session .
- Years of service: Director since December 2023 .
Fixed Compensation
| Metric | FY 2023 | FY 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Fees Earned/Paid in Cash ($) | $4,076 | $75,000 |
| Restricted Stock Awards – Grant Date Fair Value ($) | $3,273 | $125,000 |
| Total Director Compensation ($) | $7,349 | $200,000 |
- Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy: Quarterly cash retainer of $15,000; additional quarterly chair stipends: Lead Director $10,000, Audit Chair $5,000, Compensation Chair $3,750, Nominating & Governance Chair $2,500. Annual equity: restricted common stock equal to $125,000 divided by prior-month average closing price; vests quarterly in four equal installments .
Performance Compensation
| Element | Structure | Performance Metrics |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Director Equity Grant (RSAs) | $125,000 grant; vests quarterly in 4 equal installments | None disclosed for directors; time-based vesting only |
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Company | Role | Status/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cepton Inc. (NASDAQ: CPTN) | Director; Audit Chair | Tenure ended Jan 2024 |
| Growth Capital Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: GCAC) | Founder, Co-CEO & CFO | Historical (ended Feb 2022) |
| ITHAX Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: ITHX) | Director; Audit Chair | Historical (ended Jul 2022) |
| Phunware Inc. (NASDAQ: PHUN) | Director | Historical (Dec 2018–Dec 2021) |
- Related-party transactions: Company reports no related party transactions >$120,000 since Jan 1, 2024 and Jan 1, 2023, respectively; Audit Committee reviews and pre-approves any such transactions .
- Appointment disclosure: 8-K states no Item 404(a) related-party transactions for Syllantavos upon appointment .
Expertise & Qualifications
- Education: BS Industrial Engineering (Roosevelt University); MBA (Operations Management, International Finance, Transportation Management) – Northwestern Kellogg .
- Functional expertise: CFO/CEO roles across public/private firms; transactions/M&A; governance experience from multiple public boards .
- Industry exposure: Transportation, logistics, infrastructure, technology .
Equity Ownership
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Beneficial Ownership (shares) | 61,206 |
| Notes on form of ownership | RSAs issued; 20,226 shares subject to forfeiture if services cease |
| Ownership as % outstanding | “*” (below reporting threshold per table format) |
| Insider Trading Policy | Company maintains Insider Trading Policy; details filed as 10-K exhibit |
Insider Trades and Ownership Alignment
| Date | Transaction Type | Shares | Price | Post-Transaction Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2025 | Award (Common Stock) | 40,453 | $3.09 | 61,206 (reported later) |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Sale (Open Market) | 10,000 | $2.43 | 40,506 |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Sale (Open Market) | 889 | $2.45 | 40,506 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Sale (Open Market) | 9,811 | $2.40 | 40,506 |
- Late Section 16 filings: Company disclosed late Form 4 filings by directors (including Syllantavos) for July 31, 2024 restricted stock awards reported on August 5, 2024 .
Governance Assessment
- Strengths: Independent committee leadership (Compensation Chair), broad finance/M&A background, and consistent committee service across Audit, Nominating & Governance, and Equity Oversight .
- Attendance/engagement: Met minimum attendance threshold (≥75% of Board/committee meetings in 2024) .
- Ownership alignment: Holds RSAs with time-based vesting; beneficial ownership of 61,206 shares with 20,226 subject to forfeiture reinforces ongoing service-based alignment .
- Pay governance signal: As Compensation Committee Chair, the committee “recommended and approved” a one-time 870,000-share common stock award to the CEO on June 4, 2025 for performance/acquisitions—potential investor sensitivity around pay inflation and dilution; monitor rationale and future practice consistency .
- RED FLAGS: Late Form 4 compliance (minor process lapse) ; recent insider sales (~20.7K shares in Sept 2025) may raise questions on personal risk appetite though position remains significant for a director .
- Related-party/Conflict check: Company reports no related-party transactions above $120,000; appointment 8-K confirms none for Syllantavos, mitigating conflict risk .