UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: January 3, 2012

(Date of earliest event reported)

GLOBAL ARENA HOLDING, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		0-49819		33-0931599
(State or other jurisdiction or incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

708 Third Avenue
New York, NY		10017
(Address of principal executive offices)		(zip code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (212) 508-4700

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Item 5.02

On January 3, 2012, John Matthews resigned for personal reasons as Chief Executive Officer and was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors.  Joshua Winkler, (currently CFO and Director) was appointed Chief Executive Officer.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

January 17, 2012

GLOBAL ARENA HOLDING, INC.

By:

/s/ Joshua Winkler

Joshua Winkler

Chief Executive Officer