On June 16, 2023, Carl Eckel resigned as a director of DarkPulse, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”). There was no known disagreement with Mr. Eckel on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. On June 19, 2023, the remaining members of the Board of Directors of the Company appointed Craig Atkin as a director to fill the vacancy left from Mr. Eckel’s resignation.

There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Atkin or any other persons, pursuant to which Mr. Atkin was selected as a director. The following sets forth certain information concerning Mr. Atkin past employment history, and his qualifications for service on the Board. Craig Atkin: Mr. Atkin, 40, is also the Chief Commercial Officer of Optilan.

Mr. Atkin has an engineering background with a first class honours degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering and a Master’s Degree in Project Management. With over 20 years’ experience across energy, security, communications and technology sectors in both operational and leadership roles. His previous role was the management of two power stations within the UK for a multinational energy company.

Mr. Atkin has also worked in conventional, renewable and offshore wind environments. He is experienced working and leading international teams and large scale projects. Mr. Atkin is commercially-experienced across contract setup and negotiation, M&A and operational works.

Mr. Atkin was appointed as a Director due to his experience with Optilan.