Arqit co-founder will lead quantum-resistant security and secure-infrastructure work across the Company’s data valuation, credentialing and tokenization platforms

Datavault AI Inc. ("Datavault AI" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:DVLT), a provider of data monetization, credentialing, digital engagement, and real-world asset (‘RWA’) tokenization technologies, today announced the appointment of Dr. Barry Childe as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

At Datavault AI, Childe will lead the Company’s cybersecurity strategy and strengthen data protection across the platforms that support tokenization, valuation and secure data monetization. His mandate centers on protecting critical data, advancing secure infrastructure and driving the Company’s work in AI security and quantum-resistant technologies.

"Datavault AI sits at the intersection of tokenization and post-quantum security, two disciplines that will define the next generation of trusted digital assets," said Dr. Barry Childe, Chief Information Security Officer of Datavault AI. "I’m honored to lead security through this pivotal chapter and to support the safe deployment of the Company’s digital asset and tokenization platforms at institutional scale."

Childe brings more than 40 years of experience across cybersecurity, high-performance computing, cloud infrastructure and distributed-ledger technology. He served as a Distinguished Engineer at HSBC, where he led the bank’s blockchain and innovation initiatives, and held senior technology roles at Barclays Capital, The Royal Bank of Scotland and VMware. He later co-founded Arqit, a quantum-encryption company, and contributed to the development of enterprise platforms including R3 Corda and We.Trade. He is a published author on high-performance, grid, and distributed computing and holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science.

"Bringing Dr. Childe onto our leadership team strengthens the foundation beneath everything we build," said Nathaniel T. Bradley, CEO of Datavault AI. "His decades of work in high-performance computing, cryptography and quantum-resistant security give us deep expertise as we scale secure infrastructure across tokenization, valuation and data monetization."

About Datavault AI

Datavault AI™ (NASDAQ:DVLT) is leading the way in AI-driven data experiences, valuation, and monetization of assets in the Web 3.0 environment. The Company’s cloud-based platform provides comprehensive solutions with a collaborative focus in its Acoustic Sciences and Data Sciences divisions.

Datavault AI’s Acoustic Sciences division features WiSA®, ADIO®, and Sumerian® patented technologies and industry-first foundational spatial and multichannel wireless, high-definition sound transmission technologies with intellectual property covering audio timing, synchronization, and multi-channel interference cancellation. The Data Science division leverages the power of Web 3.0 and high-performance computing to provide solutions for experiential data perception, valuation, and secure monetization.

Datavault AI’s platform serves multiple industries, including high-performance computing software licensing for sports & entertainment, events & venues, biotech, education, fintech, real estate, healthcare, energy, and more. The Information Data Exchange® enables Digital Twins and the licensing of name, image, and likeness by securely attaching physical real-world objects to immutable metadata, fostering responsible AI with integrity. The Company’s technology suite is fully customizable and offers AI- and machine-learning-based automation, third-party integration, detailed analytics and data, marketing automation, and advertising monitoring.

The Company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. For more information, visit www.dvlt.ai. Investor information is available at ir.datavaultsite.com. Technology news and insights are published at dvlt.ai/insights.

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