AXON - Leadership updates

ANDOVER, Mass., Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Byrna Technologies Inc. ("Byrna" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:BYRN), a personal defense technology company specializing in the development, manufacture, and sale of innovative less-lethal personal security solutions, today announced that Matthew McBrady, Ph.D. has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors (the "Board"). Dr. McBrady was a long-time board member and advisor at Axon Enterprise ("Axon"), where he helped guide the company from its early days to its current position as the largest personal defense product company in the world with a market capitalization exceeding $50 billion. "We are pleased to welcome Matt to the Board

– Long-Time Member of the Board of Directors and Early Venture Capitalist Bilal Zuberi Resigns from Board – Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:EVLV), a leading security technology company pioneering AI-based solutions designed to create safer experiences, today announced the appointment of Mr. Henrik Kühl, age 46, to its Board of Directors ("Board") effective February 12, 2026. Kühl will also serve on the Board's Audit Committee. The Board affirmatively determined that Kühl is independent and an audit committee financial expert as that term is defined by applicable Securities and Exchange Commission regulations. Kühl is an accomplished leader with over 25 years of experience in c

IRVINE, Calif., June 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oncocyte Corporation (NASDAQ:OCX), a precision diagnostics company, today announced that it has appointed leading finance executive, Andrea James, to the position of Chief Financial Officer. "We are thrilled to welcome Andrea as we approach the inflection point of commercial launch," Oncocyte CEO Josh Riggs said. "She has a proven track record of guiding financial strategy through multiple phases of growth, raising and stewarding capital, and building relationships with high quality institutional investors. Andrea is therefore an ideal CFO business partner to myself, the Board of Directors and the Oncocyte team. "We expect 2024 and 2025 t

Premier tech-enabled real estate property services platform adds veteran finance executive to help spearhead next phase of growth Lessen, the premier tech-enabled, end-to-end solution for outsourced real estate property services, announced today the appointment of Arvind Bobra as chief financial officer. Bobra brings an established strategic leadership track record, strengthening Lessen for its next stage of growth. "We're thrilled to welcome Arvind Bobra to the team," said Jay McKee, CEO of Lessen. "He brings a level of expertise that will propel Lessen to the next level and we're excited for the next step of our company's evolution." Bobra is a veteran public company finance executi

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Axon (Nasdaq: AXON), the global public safety technology leader, is pleased to announce the appointment of three additional members to its board of directors, Erika Ayers, CEO of Barstool Sports, Graham Smith, former Salesforce executive and Jeri Williams, former Phoenix Police Department Chief of Police. "It's an honor to welcome Ms. Ayers, Mr. Smith and Chief Williams to Axon's board and we look forward to their contributions as we continue to innovate through technology and create solutions for safety that can help protect life," said Axon CEO and founder Rick Smith. "They each bring a diverse set of skills and expertise and can provide me

LAKE MARY, Fla., Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FARO® (NASDAQ:FARO), a global leader of 3D measurement, imaging and realization solutions for the 3D Metrology, AEC (Architecture, Engineering & Construction), and Public Safety Analytics markets, today announced the appointment of Jawad Ahsan to its Board of Directors effective February 1, 2023, the planned retirement of long-time Board member, Stephen Cole, and the appointment of Alex Davern as the Chair of the Company's Audit Committee in connection with Mr. Cole's upcoming retirement. Appointment of Jawad Ahsan to the FARO Boa

Awards equity inducement grant to Brittany Bagley, Chief Financial Officer SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Axon (NASDAQ:AXON), the global leader in connected public safety technologies, today announced the appointment of Andrea James to the role of Chief Communications Officer (CCO). In this role, James will be responsible for global corporate communications, including investor, media and public relations. "Andrea has played an integral role in Axon's repositioning as a top-tier technology company with the investment community and influencing the narrative fo

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Axon (NASDAQ:AXON), the global leader in connected public safety technologies, today announced the appointment of Isaiah Fields to the role of Chief Legal Officer (CLO). In this role, Fields will spearhead Axon initiatives across legal operations, government affairs, risk management and compliance. "Isaiah is an incredible asset to Axon. In his previous role as general counsel, he drove success across all elements of our global organization," says Rick Smith, CEO and Founder of Axon. "As a publicly traded leading provider of pub

Seasoned executive to help drive Axon's next phase of growth SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Axon (NASDAQ:AXON), the global leader in connected public safety technologies, has announced the appointment of Josh Isner to the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this newly created role to expand the office of the CEO, Isner will oversee Axon's operational functions including business operations and execution, policies and employees. "Josh has had a tremendous positive impact on Axon, including most recently during his tenure as chief revenue officer," says Ax

STORE Capital Corporation (NYSE:STOR), an internally managed net-lease real estate investment trust (REIT) that invests in Single Tenant Operational Real Estate, today announced the addition of David Edwards, Ph.D., Managing Partner of Edwards Williams Consulting, LLC, and Jawad Ahsan, Chief Financial Officer of Axon Enterprise, Inc., to its Board of Directors, effective February 17, 2022. With these two appointments, STORE Capital's Board is now comprised of nine directors, eight of whom are independent. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220222006291/en/David Edwards, Managing Partner of Edwards Williams Consulting,

Believes Shareholders Have Lost Confidence in Company's Leadership – As Evidenced by Double-Digit Decline in Share Price after Announcement of Planned Appointment of Michael Porcelain as CEO and Disappointing FY21 Results Highlights Company's Long-Term Underperformance, Strategic Inattention, and History of Failed M&A Strategy Remains Open to Constructive Resolution, Despite Comtech's Unfortunate Misrepresentation of Engagement with Outerbridge to Date Outerbridge Nominees Would Bring Essential Experience and Expertise to Comtech Board and Help Unlock the Company's Substantial Intrinsic Value Outerbridge Capital Management, LLC ("Outerbridge"), a beneficial owner of approximately 4.95%

CHANDLER, Ariz., Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Aira Inc., the company redefining wireless charging with FreePower®, today announced a $12 million Series Seed funding round. This additional capital will accelerate the company's expansion into the automotive, enterprise, and hospitality sectors. It will also enable Aira — which was named FastCompany's #5 Most Innovative Company in 2021 — to expand its operational and engineering resources in preparation for the launch of FreePower® 2.0 by year's end. The company was recently granted it's first patents for FreePower® and has more than 80 patent assets related to its ground-breaking wireless charging methods.