Michael Ruggles

President, Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Smooth Rock Ventures Corp. (TSXV: SMRV), appointed President and CEO effective 17 March 2026 having already been a director. Over two decades of leadership in the financial services sector with an emphasis on merchant banking, corporate restructurings and investment strategy. Most recently Chief Operating Officer at Arrow Park Capital, a merchant bank specialising in corporate restructurings and capital markets advisory, overseeing daily operations and leading strategy development. His career has also encompassed roles in equity research, marketing and investor relations, and as a financial advisor delivering capital allocation and risk management solutions for high-net-worth individuals and institutions. Source: smoothrockventures.com/leadership/ and the company's own release 'Smooth Rock Announces Additions To Management Team' (printed dateline 'Vancouver, B.C. March 17, 2026').