AI Era Corp, a New York-based intellectual property firm specializing in Agentic AI-powered media and movie licensing, has appointed Dzmitry Kastahorau as its new Chief Financial Officer effective immediately. The appointment signals the company's commitment to strengthening its financial leadership as it prepares for an uplisting to the NYSE American exchange and expands its AI-driven entertainment ecosystem.
Mr. Kastahorau brings over a decade of experience in corporate finance, investor relations, capital markets, and public company operations to his new role. He currently serves as CFO and Board Member of MICROPOLIS AI ROBOTICS, where he has been instrumental in financial strategy, investor relations, and corporate governance. His previous experience includes senior finance leadership roles at international companies in fashion retail, robotics, autonomous vehicles, and luxury sectors across the Middle East and Europe.
AI Era Corp CEO Ahmad expressed confidence in the appointment, stating that Mr. Kastahorau's proven expertise as a public company CFO and strong background in investor relations and financial strategy will be extremely valuable as the company prepares for its NYSE American uplisting. The company expects to work closely with him to strengthen its financial foundation and accelerate growth initiatives.
Company Chairman Fred Deng noted that Mr. Kastahorau's appointment marks an important step in building a robust financial and governance team. He expects the new CFO to play a key role in integrating his extensive experience with current initiatives in the AI creator ecosystem and physical cinema expansion. The company operates a physical movie theater and distribution hub in Mount Kisco, New York, which serves as a unique link between traditional cinema and next-generation AI technology.
AI Era Corp owns intellectual property for several key platforms including UFilm.ai for generative AI production, Uflix.ai as its distribution layer and licensed flagship platform, and the NFT Movie Marketplace. The company's vision combines AI technology with experiential entertainment through creator tools and physical cinemas.
In his statement, Mr. Kastahorau expressed excitement about joining AI Era Corp at what he described as a transformative stage. He noted the compelling nature of the company's vision and expressed his intention to contribute expertise in strategic finance, investor relations, and public company readiness to support the team in achieving ambitious goals. These goals include successful execution of the NYSE American uplisting and delivering strong financial performance in upcoming quarters.
The appointment comes as AI Era Corp approaches its second quarter report and continues building long-term shareholder value. The company's focus on Agentic AI-powered creator media ecosystems positions it at the intersection of artificial intelligence and entertainment, a rapidly evolving sector with significant growth potential. The addition of an experienced financial executive with public company expertise suggests the company is preparing for increased market visibility and potential capital market activities.
For investors and industry observers, this leadership change represents a strategic move to enhance corporate governance and financial management capabilities. As AI technologies continue transforming media production and distribution, companies like AI Era Corp that combine traditional entertainment infrastructure with cutting-edge AI platforms may be well-positioned to capitalize on emerging opportunities in the evolving media landscape.
