NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / June 18, 2025 / Amaze Holdings Inc. (NYSE American:AMZE) (“Amaze” or the “Company”), a global leader in creator-powered commerce, today announced, that new directors Pete Deutschman, Amrapali (Ami) Gan, and Sandie Hawkins were elected to its Board of Directors at the annual meeting of stockholders, effective June 12, 2025. The new appointees collectively will offer added corporate governance support and a diversified range of strategic insights to Amaze’s executive leadership team.
“With the expanded market opportunity and new strategic direction of our combined Company, we’ve accordingly bolstered our board of directors with an impressive group of industry veterans with deep ties to the creator economy,” Amaze Vice-Chairman Michael Pruitt said. “Our new board members offer a wide range of entrepreneurial experience and a deep knowledge across a variety of ecommerce, marketing, and creator-specific industries. On behalf of the rest of our board, I would like to welcome our newest members, and we look forward to benefiting from their contributions as we execute our mission to uplift and transform the creator economy.”
Pete Deutschman, Director
Pete Deutschman is Chief Buddy and Founder of The Buddy Group, an end-to-end creative marketing firm that helps brands engage with audiences and drive growth. At The Buddy Group, Deutschman has managed engagements with McDonald’s, American Express, Yamaha, and others. Deutschmanis also an advisor to a handful of technology start-ups, including Exfluential, Vessl, SailPlan, and DotLot, and is a board member for Project Hope Alliance.
Ami Gan, Director
Ami Gan is the Founder of HOXTON, a strategic advisory firm that blends strategy with creativity. Prior to founding HOXTON, Gan was the CEO of OnlyFans and led the company’s expansion into new creator segments globally. Gan also previously held various positions with global rapid-growth companies within disruptor industries including Cannabis Cafe, Red Bull Media House, and Quest Nutrition.
Sandie Hawkins, Director
Sandie Hawkins is the President at Teikametrics, an AI marketplace optimization platform, and has over 20 years of expertise in multi-channel marketing, business development, and digital innovation. Prior to this role, Hawkins served as General Manager of TikTok’s United States e-commerce business, where she launched TikTok shop and spearheaded the platform’s e-commerce strategy. She has also held various leadership roles at Adobe, Varick, and Rocket Fuel, where she developed high-performing teams, launched innovative digital solutions, and cultivated strategic partnerships.
Capitalization Update
The Company announced that the number of shares of common stock outstanding is 5,277,810 as of June 16, 2025, after taking into account the recent conversion of the Company’s Series D convertible preferred stock into common stock and the 1-for-23 reverse stock split effected on June 12, 2025.
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About Amaze
Amaze Holdings, Inc. is an end-to-end, creator-powered commerce platform offering tools for seamless product creation, advanced e-commerce solutions, and scalable managed services. By empowering anyone to “sell anything, anywhere,” Amaze enables creators to tell their stories, cultivate deeper audience connections, and generate sustainable income through shoppable, authentic experiences. Discover more at http://www.amaze.co.
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SOURCE: Amaze Holdings, Inc.
