Leadership · Charlton Aria Acquisition Corporation

Management

Chief Executive Officer.

Chief Executive Officer · Director · Acting Chief Financial Officer

Jung Min Lee

Chief Executive Officer, Charlton Aria Acquisition Corporation

Mr. Lee was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Charlton Aria Acquisition Corporation, a member of the board of directors, and the company's acting Chief Financial Officer (pending the appointment of a permanent CFO) effective March 26, 2026. He draws on more than two decades of professional experience spanning strategic consulting, multinational operations, and global finance, and plays a central role in both the governance and execution of the company's long-term business objectives.

As a member of the company's board, Mr. Lee contributes to high-level strategic decision-making, risk oversight, and corporate governance. He collaborates closely with fellow board members and executive leadership to guide the company through critical phases of growth, capital deployment, and organizational transformation. His cross-functional insight allows him to evaluate complex challenges from operational, financial, and human-capital perspectives — bringing clarity and structure to the boardroom.

In his executive leadership role, Mr. Lee oversees the company's internal operations, including finance, accounting, compliance, and administrative infrastructure. His focus on operational discipline and strategic alignment is pivotal to enhancing organizational scalability and investor confidence as the company executes on its acquisition strategy in pursuit of an extraordinary business combination.

Prior to joining Charlton Aria, Mr. Lee served as Vice President at MI Links, a global research and marketing consulting firm, where over a 15-year tenure he led the firm's international consulting practice — helping clients navigate market entry, brand strategy, and customer analytics across Asia, North America, and Europe. Earlier in his career, he served as a Financial Analyst at Merrill Lynch & Company, managing investment portfolios and providing financial market analysis to institutional clients, and began his career at LG Electronics in the Network Business Division's corporate planning office.

Mr. Lee holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School and a Bachelor's degree in Western Languages from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. Fluent in English and Korean, he consistently demonstrates an ability to operate effectively in cross-cultural and multidisciplinary environments.

A strategic thinker, pragmatic operator, and trusted advisor, Mr. Lee continues to shape Charlton Aria's growth trajectory — bridging vision and execution through experienced, ethical, and globally attuned leadership.

Board of directors

Independent directors.

The company's independent directors bring decades of experience in international investment, public-company governance, and operating leadership.

Director · Independent

Stephen Markscheid

Independent Director · Audit Committee Financial Expert

Mr. Markscheid is an experienced public-company director and advisor. Since 2019 he has served as Managing Partner of Aerion Capital, a boutique investment firm. He served as a director of Monterey Capital Acquisition Corp. from December 2021 through its business combination with ConnectM Technology Solutions, Inc. in July 2024, and has continued to serve as a director of ConnectM Technology Solutions, Inc., a clean-energy solutions provider, since closing.

Mr. Markscheid qualifies as an "audit committee financial expert" as that term is defined under the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Director · Independent

Umesh Patel

Independent Director

Mr. Patel is an experienced advisor, investor, and executive. He has served as a director and the Chief Executive Officer of Fuse Group Holding Inc. (OTC: FUST), a company exploring opportunities in the mining industry, since February 2017, and as its Chief Financial Officer since November 2022. Since October 2016, he has served as a director of Nova Lifestyle, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVFY), a home-furniture design, marketing, and manufacturing firm.

Mr. Patel holds a degree from Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (India). His investment and regulatory experience supports his service on Charlton Aria's board and its standing committees.

Sponsor

The sponsor entity.

The company is sponsored by ST Sponsor II Limited, a Cayman Islands exempted company that holds the founder shares and private placement units. ST Sponsor II Limited became wholly owned by Sovereign Global Trust LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, on May 13, 2025.

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Recent leadership changes

New chief executive officer appointed; permanent CFO search ongoing.

The company has disclosed a series of leadership changes through current reports on Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. On February 2, 2026, Robert W. Garner resigned from his positions as chairman of the board, chief executive officer, and director, and on February 4, 2026, Mark Chaney resigned from the board of directors. On March 24, 2026, Yuanmei Ma resigned as Chief Financial Officer and director. The company has reported that none of the resignations was the result of any disagreement with the company on any matter relating to the company's operations, policies, or practices.

On March 26, 2026, the board of directors appointed Mr. Jung Min Lee as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board, and as acting Chief Financial Officer of the company pending the appointment of a permanent CFO. The board continues its process to identify candidates for the permanent CFO role and any other open positions. Material developments will be disclosed through the company's filings with the SEC.