Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On November 14, 2012, the Board of Directors of Ambient Corporation (the "Company") approved the promotion of Michael Quarella, formerly the Company's Vice President of Operations, to become the Company's Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Quarella, age 57, has been Vice President of Operations at the Company since March 2005. From October 2003 until he joined the Company, Mr. Quarella was Director of Operations for Verso Technologies, formerly MCK Communications and has led a long distinguished career in start-up/development stage operations and manufacturing. Mr. Quarella has introduced risk management techniques in support of new product introduction practices to meet time-to-market, quality, and cost requirements at Ambient. Mr. Quarella is also responsible for developing and maintaining a highly responsive and dedicated Manufacturing and Development organization.

There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Quarella and any other person pursuant to which he was appointed Chief Operating Officer. There is no family relationship between Mr. Quarella and any of the Company's directors or officers. There are no related party transactions reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

A copy of the press release of the Company announcing Mr. Quarella's election and appointment as Chief Operating Officer is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d) Exhibits Exhibit Number Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated November 20, 2012

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