On June 1, 2018, Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. appointed Robert Stevens as a director of the Company. Mr. Stevens is deemed an "independent," non-employee director as defined by NASDAQ Rule 5605(a). Mr. Stevens was appointed to the Nominating and Governance Committee, Audit Committee and Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. Mr. Stevens was appointed lead independent director of the Board of Directors, chair of the Audit Committee and "audit committee financial expert" as defined in Item 407(d) (5)(ii) of Regulation S-K. Mr. Stevens, age 52 founded Somerset Capital Ltd. in 2001, where he serves as president and managing director. Mr. Stevens also serves as a court appointed receiver. Prior to founding Somerset Capital Ltd, Mr. Stevens was Managing Director of Technology Partners, a private equity and M&A firm from 2010 to 2013. On June 1, 2018, the Company, appointed Norman Rosenthal as a director of the Company. Mr. Rosenthal is deemed an "independent," non-employee director as defined by NASDAQ Rule 5605(a)(2). There are no family relationships between Mr. Rosenthal and any of other officers and directors. Mr. Rosenthal was appointed to the Nominating and Governance Committee, Audit Committee and Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. Mr. Rosenthal was appointed chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee.