Digital World Appoints Eric Swider as Permanent CEO

MIAMI, FL / ACCESSWIRE / July 10, 2023 / Digital World Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:DWAC) ("DWAC" or the "Company") today announced that Eric Swider, the Interim Chief Executive Officer and a member of DWAC's Board of Directors (the "Board"), has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 6, 2023. Mr. Swider has been serving as the Interim Chief Executive Officer since March 19, 2023.

Mr. Frank Andrews, the Chairman of the Board stated, "Through hard work and dedication to our shareholders, Mr. Swider has proven his ability to guide the Company to our ultimate goal, a successful business combination. Together, with the help of a stellar management team, Mr. Swider will continue to judiciously serve the Company and its shareholders as the CEO of DWAC. We congratulate Mr. Swider on the appointment."

Mr. Swider shared the following statement with the Board. "I thank you for your continued confidence and trust you place in management. We will continue to serve the best interest of the shareholders at the pleasure and direction of the Board. DWAC has a stated objective of completing a strategic merger and that will continue to be the focus of management. Today, we believe that TMTG remains the best option for the shareholders. As we continue to put many of the challenges behind us, we remain ready willing and able to advance this merger."

About Digital World Acquisition Corp.

Digital World Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:DWAC) is a special purpose acquisition company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.

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Investor Relations:
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SOURCE: Digital World Acquisition Corp.