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 of 1934 Date of report: October 30, 2001 (Date of earliest event report) Save the World Air, Inc. ------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Nevada 52-2088326 ------------------------------- ------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (IRS Employer of incorporation) Identification No.) --------- 0-29185 (Commission File No.) 29229 Canwood Street, Suite 206 Agoura Hills, California 91301 (818) 865-3500 ------------------------------------------------------------- (Address and Telephone Number of Principal Executive Offices) 1285 Avenue of the Americas 35th Floor New York, New York 10019-6028 (212) 554-4197 ------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Edward L. Masry 1285 Avenue of the Americas 35th Floor New York, New York 10019-6028 (212) 554-4197 (Name, Address and Telephone Number of Agent for Service) ------------------------ Item 5. Other Events Save The World Air Inc. reports that as part of its stated effort to significantly enhance the capabilities and depth of its management team the company recently completed efforts to expand its Board of Directors and to appoint key management personnel. In accordance with the company's articles of incorporation, on October 17, 2001, Mr. Edward L. Masry and Mr. Robert F. Sylk were nominated to occupy positions on the Board of Directors for the company and agreed to serve within this capacity. Additionally, Mr. Edward L. Masry was selected by the board, and has agreed to serve, as the company's new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. In addition, Mr. Eugene Eichler was appointed by the board to serve within the capacities of Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer for the company and will maintain a collateral responsibility to serve as the company Treasurer. Ms. Jan Holder was appointed by the board at that meeting to serve as the company's new Secretary. The company is continuing with its search for personnel to occupy the positions of Chief Engineering Officer and Chief Marketing Officer for the company and will make notification of these appointments when the selection process is completed. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. Date: October 30, 2001 Save The World Air Inc. By: /s/ Edward L. Masry --------------------------- President and CEO