VIQ Solutions Inc. (“VIQ”, “VIQ Solutions” or the “Company”) (TSX: VQS), a global provider of secure, AI-driven, digital voice and video capture technology and transcription services, today announced that Sebastien Pare has resigned from his role as Chief Executive Officer of the Company and from its Board of Directors (the “Board”) effectively immediately.

In connection with Mr. Pare’s departure, Larry Taylor has been appointed as Interim Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. Mr. Taylor will work closely with the executive team and the Board to accelerate VIQ's delivery of profitability, growth and free cash flow.

Elizabeth Pennell has also been appointed Global Head of Operations. Ms. Pennell has over 30 years of industry experience having joined VIQ in January 2020 with the acquisition of ASC Media. Recently, Elizabeth has led the successful integration of our USA and UK operations which are our highest performing business units. In addition, Elizabeth leads VIQ's Media business unit serving global clients such as Bloomberg, Fox News, CNN and many others with real time digital solutions. Elizabeth's new role will include leadership of VIQ’s Australian business unit to accelerate customer technology adoption and drive profitability to levels achieved in USA and UK. Elizabeth will spend a significant amount of her time in Australia and is expected to work closely with VIQ’s Australian customers and teams to drive immediate results.

Larry Taylor stated, “We thank Sebastien and wish him well in his new endeavors. The Board and I look forward to working with Elizabeth and our management team as we accelerate VIQ’s progress on growth and profitability.”

Board Director Changes

Brad Wells has been appointed Board Chair and Lead Independent Director effective August 11, 2025. Mr. Wells is the largest shareholder of VIQ. Mr. Wells has been President and CEO of Momentum Group Ltd. since he founded it in 2004. Mr. Wells runs operating companies in the USA, Canada, Europe and Central America. Previously, Mr. Wells was Founder and CEO of Sym-Tech Dealer Services until the company was successfully sold to private equity in 2019 after a successful digital transformation that led to higher productivity and automation.

Howard Wetston, C.M, KC. LL.B., ICD.D, has been appointed to the Board effective August 11, 2025. Mr. Wetston is a distinguished Canadian public servant, lawyer and former Senator whose career spans all three branches of parliamentary democracy – executive, judicial and legislative. Mr. Wetston is a former Chair of the Ontario Securities Commission, former Chair of the Ontario Energy Board, former Commissioner of Competition and former Federal Court Judge. Mr. Wetston was named to the Order of Canada and received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal as well as honorary doctorates from Dalhousie and Cape Breton University.

Joe Quarin and Larry Taylor will remain active members of the Board.

Brad Wells stated, “I am energized to take on the role of Chair at this pivotal time. VIQ must operate with greater urgency, speed, and discipline. Our focus is clear: achieve profitability, strengthen liquidity, and deliver best-in-class AI-powered solutions to our global customer base. Just as critical is empowering our people and strengthening a culture of aligned execution, accountability and agility. We will pursue growth through focused innovation and targeted acquisitions where they make strategic sense. I look forward to continuing to work with the Board and management, as we lead VIQ into its next phase. I am delighted to welcome Howard who brings tremendous insight, leadership, and energy to the Board and the business.”

About VIQ Solutions

VIQ Solutions is a global provider of secure, AI-driven, digital voice and video capture technology and transcription services. VIQ offers a seamless, comprehensive solution suite that delivers intelligent automation, enhanced with human review, to drive transformation in the way content is captured, secured, and repurposed into actionable information. The cyber-secure, AI technology and services platform are implemented in the most rigid security environments including criminal justice, legal, insurance, government, corporate finance, media, and transcription service provider markets, enabling them to improve the quality and accessibility of evidence, to easily identify predictive insights and to achieve digital transformation faster and at a lower cost.

Forward-looking Statements

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