NextTrip names four new board directors in reverse acquisition completion

NextTrip, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRP) announced the appointment of four new board directors as part of completing its reverse acquisition process. Carmen Diges, David Jiang, Steve Kircher, and Jimmy Byrd will join the board on July 28, 2025, according to a company statement.

The appointments fulfill requirements of a share exchange agreement with NextTrip Holdings Inc. from December 2023. Four current directors from Sigma Additive Solutions will step down when the new members take their positions.

Carmen Diges brings experience as a capital markets and M&A attorney who has advised multinational companies on complex transactions. David Jiang previously served as CEO of PineBridge Investments, managing over $75 billion in assets across more than 20 countries, and is a founding investor in NextTrip.

Steve Kircher serves as Chairman and CEO of Kircher Holdings LLC, a family office that owns boutique hotels in Anguilla and Italy. Jimmy Byrd works as Executive Vice President of Corporate Development at Ledcor Group, overseeing strategic growth initiatives.

CEO Bill Kerby and Chairman Don Monaco thanked the departing directors for their support during the transition period. Kerby stated the new appointments strengthen governance as the company focuses on growth of its travel and content platforms.

NextTrip operates technology platforms for travel booking and content, including cruise, group travel, and vacation rental services. The company also runs JOURNY travel media brand and streaming channels.

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