SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
 
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
 
the Securities Exchange Act 1934
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  June 17, 2011
 
NewCardio, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
 
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
 
Delaware
 
333-149166
 
20-1826789
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
     
 
2350 Mission College Blvd., Suite 1175, Santa Clara, CA
 
95054
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
     
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
(408) 516-5000
 
N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, is Changed Since Last Report)
 
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Item 8.01.  Other Events
 
In connection with an ongoing review of its corporate governance practices, the board of directors (the “Board”) of NewCardio, Inc. (the “Company”) has determined to periodically rotate the position of Chairman of the Board.  On June 17, 2011, Dr. Patrick Maguire, a member of the Board, assumed the role of Chairman, a position that has been held since March 2008 by Dr. Mark Kroll.  Dr. Kroll will continue to serve as a member of the Board.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
NEWCARDIO, INC.
 
       
Dated: June 20, 2011
By:
/s/ Richard D. Brounstein  
   
Name:  Richard D. Brounstein
 
   
Title:    Chief Financial Officer