Knightscope, Inc. [Nasdaq: KSCP] (“Knightscope” or the
“Company”), a leading innovator in robotics and artificial
intelligence (“A.I.”) technologies focused on public safety, today
announces the appointment of its new members of its Board of
Directors.
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“Our departing directors have my deepest gratitude for their
years of service on our Board. With our new directors, our Board
perfectly aligns with Knightscope’s position as a technology leader
in public safety with a skill mix comprised of financial acumen,
autonomous technology and deep expertise in the federal sector,”
said William Santana Li. “I’m excited about Knightscope’s future
and this new chapter aligned with our roadmap to profitable
growth.”
William Santana Li remains Chairman of the Board, President and
Chief Executive Officer. In addition, the following new directors
have been appointed, succeeding Patricia Howell, Linda Keene
Solomon, and Patricia L. Watkins.
William G. Billings, Independent Director
Mr. William (“Will”) G. Billings is a finance executive who
joined GlobalFoundries (“GF”) in 2021 as its vice president of
finance and chief accounting officer, where he is responsible for
overseeing the company’s global finance and accounting operations.
He previously oversaw critical aspects of GlobalFoundries’ IPO and
is currently enhancing the company’s financial organization at the
functional, cultural, and strategic levels.
Prior to joining GF, Mr. Billings led global operations for
Airbnb where he oversaw teams in Canada, Ireland, Singapore, India,
and China, leveraging enterprise technology to enrich financial
capabilities and drive predictable performance to support the
company’s successful IPO.
Mr. Billings previously worked for World Fuel Services as a vice
president, finance and global controller, where he worked to
increase value via scalable solutions. He was also with General
Electric (“GE”) as their Global Technical Controller. Mr. Billings
began his career in public accounting, starting at Ernst &
Young in Houston, Texas.
Mr. Billings has an MBA from Rice University and a bachelor’s in
accounting from Southern University A&M.
“I am excited to join Knightscope on its mission to enhance
security in the U.S. with its innovative autonomous robots and
security solutions. I have long admired Knightscope’s vision,
leadership and culture and I am honored to join its Board of
Directors to serve the Company and its stockholders,” said
Billings.
Robert A. Mocny, Independent Director
Mr. Robert (“Bob”) A. Mocny has a distinguished career spanning
over three decades in the federal government. Initially serving as
an Inspector with the Immigration and Naturalization Service
(“INS”), he later transitioned to the Department of Homeland
Security (“DHS”), where he ascended to the Senior Executive Service
in 2004.
Throughout his tenure, Mr. Mocny spearheaded numerous technology
innovation initiatives, from crafting award-winning office
automation software programs for the Western Region of the INS, to
leading the development of the Secure Electronic Network for
Travelers Rapid Inspection – or SENTRI program, which was
recognized with a prestigious Hammer Award by Vice President Al
Gore and is now one of the core Trusted Traveler programs operated
by DHS.
Mr. Mocny served as deputy director, and later director, of the
United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology
program, overseeing the implementation of the world’s largest
biometrics program in response to the September 11 terrorist
attacks. Concluding his government service as the Chief Technology
Officer at the Federal Protective Service, he orchestrated the
creation of a comprehensive technology roadmap and modernized
communication centers.
Mr. Mocny holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of
California at Santa Barbara.
“I spent my career in the federal government leveraging
technology to protect America. I’m now honored to join
Knightscope’s Board of Directors and further my commitment to
making America the safest country in the world,” said Mocny.
Melvin W. Torrie, Independent Director
Mr. Melvin (“Mel”) W. Torrie has taught at Utah State University
and worked on multiple NASA Space Shuttle payloads. His autonomous
vehicle development efforts started 27 years ago and led to the
spinout of Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (“ASI”) in 2000 to make
driverless vehicles a reality in industries like agriculture,
mining, construction, and logistics. As ASI CEO and Chairman of its
board of directors, Mr. Torrie has piloted robotic development
partnerships with some of the largest vehicle manufacturers in the
world, such as John Deere, Case, New Holland, Ford, Chrysler,
Komatsu, Doosan and Toyota. He is also an invited keynote speaker
and trainer around the world on the topics of AI, Machine Learning,
Autonomous Vehicles, Industrial Robotics and Leadership.
Mr. Torrie earned a master’s degree in electrical engineering
and a computer science minor from Utah State University.
“I am so excited to work with the amazing team at Knightscope to
rapidly scale the use of AI-driven robots to keep our country safe.
Knightscope pioneered robots used to elevate public safety and I
look forward to supporting this new phase of growth in any way I
can,” said Torrie.
About Knightscope
Knightscope builds cutting-edge technologies to improve public
safety, and our long-term ambition is to make the United States of
America the safest country in the world. Learn more about us and
book a discovery call or demonstration today at
www.knightscope.com/discover
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are based on reasonable assumptions, there are a number of risks,
uncertainties and other important factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements.
These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, the risk
that board transitions may have greater costs than anticipated, or
may not generate their intended benefits to the extent or as
quickly as anticipated. Readers are urged to carefully review and
consider any cautionary statements and other disclosures, including
the statements made under the heading “Risk Factors” in
Knightscope’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2022, available at www.sec.gov. Forward-looking
statements speak only as of the date of the document in which they
are contained, and Knightscope does not undertake any duty to
update any forward-looking statements, except as may be required by
law.
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