Safety Shot Appoints New CFO Danielle De Rosa

Moving headquarters to Scottsdale, Arizona closer to production, distribution, and major markets

JUPITER, FL, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Safety Shot, Inc. (Nasdaq: SHOT) today announced it has appointed Danielle De Rosa as its new Chief Financial Officer effective March 1, 2024. Ms. Rosa is a multifaceted, analytical, and results-driven professional with more than 25 years of experience in all aspects of financial services and operational functions including serving as a public company CFO.

“With the national launch of our highly anticipated functional beverage, Safety Shot, our revenue and operations structure are changing rapidly. We’re bringing Danielle on board to benefit from her strategic and diligent approach to managing growth, cash flow, inventory, and operations. She’s successfully managed growing teams and assets at public and private companies. We’re pleased to welcome her aboard,” stated Safety Shot CEO, Brian John.

Ms. De Rosa served as CFO of VirTra where she was responsible for all operations and finance functions including managing over 50 staff members. Prior, she was Senior Finance Officer at Common Spirit, a healthcare organization where she managed finances for over 150 hospitals. As CFO of Lorts Manufacturing, she optimized cash flow, supply chain, and logistics. Ms. De Rosa has a BS in accounting and Master of Business Management from the University of Phoenix, and she has attended the Harvard Leadership Program.

Ms. De Rosa replaces Markita Russell, who will return to her roll as Controller of Safety Shot and of SRM Entertainment, a spin-out of Safety Shot (formerly Jupiter Wellness).

Safety Shot plans to move its corporate headquarters from Jupiter, Florida, to Scottsdale, Arizona in proximity to its major production and distribution centers, as well as key members of its C-suite.

About Safety Shot

Safety Shot, a wellness and functional beverage company, is set to launch Safety Shot, the first patented wellness beverage on Earth that helps people feel better faster by reducing blood alcohol content, boosting clarity and overall mood. Safety Shot has been available for retail purchase in the first week of December 2023 at www.DrinkSafetyShot.com and www.Amazon.com. The Company plans to launch business-to-business sales of Safety Shot to distributors, retailers, restaurants, and bars in the first quarter of 2024. Safety Shot recently announced it plans to spin off legacy assets from its Jupiter Wellness business to unlock value for shareholders.

Forward Looking Statements

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Investor Contact:
Phone: 561-244-7100
Email: investors@drinksafetyshot.com

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