Webull Corporation (NASDAQ: BULL) has announced the appointment of Walter Bishop as an independent director on its board, effective June 8, 2025 .

Mr. Bishop brings extensive experience from across the financial sector. His career spans senior leadership roles at Deutsche Bank—including U.S. COO and Chairman of DB Trust Company Delaware’s board and audit committee (1997–2019)—as well as positions at Barclays Bank U.S. (Chief Administrative Officer), Nordbanken U.S. (Deputy General Manager & CFO), and KPMG Peat Marwick (audit manager)

In his new role, Bishop will serve on Webull’s key oversight bodies: the Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, and the Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee

Currently, he also holds positions as Lead Independent Director and Audit & Governance Committee Chair at Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: OPTX), plus previous board roles at Highline Management Inc. (2019–2024) and advisory work with Thunder Bridge Capital Acquisition II / Indie Semiconductor

Mr. Bishop’s academic qualifications include an MBA from St. John’s University and a Bachelor’s in Public Accounting from Baruch College, CUNY

His addition increases Webull’s board to six members, including two independent directors—a move reinforcing stronger governance and oversight as the fintech firm continues its expansion.

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