Meta Materials Appoints Ms. Jennifer Cheraso as Chief Human Resources Officer

HALIFAX, NS / ACCESSWIRE / October 23, 2023 / Meta Materials Inc. (the "Company" or "META") (NASDAQ:MMAT), a leader in advanced materials and nanotechnology, today announced the appointment of Ms. Jennifer Cheraso as Chief Human Resources Officer. Ms. Cheraso is a human resource executive with more than 25 years of experience. She is a dynamic leader with experience overseeing all aspects of human resources including strategy, organizational effectiveness, talent management, total rewards, M&A and change management. Ms. Cheraso's expertise comes from HR and cross-functional leadership positions in multiple industries including solar, aerospace, advanced materials, and technology.

Prior to joining Meta Materials, Ms. Cheraso led the Human Resources department at Array Technologies, Inc., where she helped lead the organization to a very successful IPO. Prior to that she spent 20 years at Honeywell in various HR leadership roles.

"I am delighted to welcome such an experienced leader to the META team. Jennifer has spent her career working in industries that are driven by technological innovation," said Jim Fusaro, META's Chief Executive Officer. "Our people are one of our most valuable assets, and I am confident that Jennifer will help us to attract, retain, develop, and motivate a pool of world-class talent as we drive to take META to the next level of success."

"I am excited to join META," said Jennifer Cheraso, META's new Chief Human Resources Officer. "The globally diverse and talented team has already built an impressive base of applications and intellectual property. I look forward to building an organization that can maximize the commercial potential of our cutting-edge technologies."

Jennifer earned her bachelor's degree in business and general management from Purdue University's Krannert School of Management as well as an MBA/MSHR degree from Purdue University's Krannert Graduate School of Management. Jennifer is Green Belt certified, holds an OD Certification from the NTL Institute, is a Certified Professional Coach and SPHR certified.

About Meta Materials Inc.

Meta Materials Inc. (META) is an advanced materials and nanotechnology company. We develop new products and technologies using innovative sustainable science. Advanced materials can improve everyday products that surround us, making them smarter and more sustainable. META® technology platforms enable global brands to develop new products to improve performance for customers in aerospace and defense, consumer electronics, 5G communications, batteries, authentication, automotive and clean energy. Learn more at www.metamaterial.com.

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