New York City Metropolitan Area, United States, December 2025 — Ryan Navi has stepped into the role of Chief Investment Officer at Forward Industries (Nasdaq: FWDI), marking a significant leadership addition to the company’s long-standing legacy in innovative product development and industrial design. In this strategic role, Ryan will guide the company’s investment strategy, strengthen portfolio value, and support Forward’s commitment to driving growth across its global operations.
Forward Industries, a Nasdaq-listed organization with over six decades of excellence, continues to expand its footprint through intelligent design, cutting-edge engineering, and diversified acquisitions—including Intelligent Product Solutions (2018) and Kabloee Design (2020). Ryan’s arrival signals FWDI’s reinforced focus on strategic investments and future-ready innovation.
Before joining Forward Industries, Ryan Navi served as Managing Director and Head of Venture at ParaFi Capital, where he spent nearly five years leading global venture investments. His work at ParaFi focused on early-stage technologies, strategic capital deployment, and building deep partnerships across emerging sectors. His leadership helped shape the firm’s venture strategy and positioned ParaFi as an influential investor in its categories.
Prior to ParaFi, Ryan spent six impactful years at KKR & Co. Inc. as a Principal, where he contributed to major investment initiatives in the San Francisco Bay Area. His experience at KKR strengthened his capabilities across deal execution, portfolio management, and cross-sector investment strategy—giving him a strong foundation in global private equity decision-making.
Earlier in his career, Ryan served as an Investment Banking Analyst at Citi in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. His work at Citi built his core analytical strengths, financial modeling expertise, and industry relationships. Before Citi, he began his investment journey with Goldman Sachs as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst, gaining exposure to large-scale financial transactions and global market insights.
At the intersection of institutional investing, venture capital, and global finance, Ryan brings a seasoned perspective that will be instrumental to Forward Industries’ next phase of strategic evolution.
About Forward Industries (Nasdaq: FWDI)
Forward Industries is a Nasdaq-listed global company with over 60 years of expertise in designing, developing, and manufacturing high-quality products for some of the world’s most recognized brands. The company’s success is driven by innovation, consistency, and its exclusive sourcing partnership with Forward Asia-Pacific (APAC).
With landmark acquisitions such as Intelligent Product Solutions (IPS) in 2018 and Kabloee Design in 2020, Forward Industries has strengthened its capabilities in industrial design, consumer electronics, medical devices, and advanced software-hardware integration. Today, it stands as a trusted partner for organizations seeking scalable and cutting-edge product development solutions.
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