Francis AI Welcomes Anthony Foxx, Former US Transportation Secretary, to Board of Directors
April 5, 2021
Francis AI Technologies, Inc. (“Francis AI”), a leading smart city solutions provider, today announced the addition of Anthony Foxx, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation, to its Board of Directors.
“We are delighted to welcome Stuart to the team. As a technology executive with extensive business leadership and technology strategy experience spanning startups to large corporate and government enterprise, his proven track record will be an invaluable asset to the team,” said Chris Carson, Co-Founder and CEO of Francis AI. “Stuart is joining an energetic team at the perfect time to spearhead the national and international sales and operational expansion of our AI-powered mobility solution.”
McKee most recently served as Microsoft’s Chief Technology Officer for the U.S. State and Local Government, driving a comprehensive set of technical and business strategies for the U.S. public sector. Prior to Microsoft, he served as Chief Information Officer for the State of Washington on Governor Gary Locke’s executive cabinet, establishing statewide policies and standards, overseeing the annual technology budget, and managing an internationally recognized government technology agency. McKee has also held executive positions at Walt Disney Company, including Vice President of Global Internet Operations, and has directed strategic planning and operational management of enterprise-wide systems for companies including Starwave, Infoseek, and Sabey Corporation.
“Francis AI is at the forefront of disruptive innovation in smart city technologies, tackling urban mobility challenges with artificial intelligence-powered solutions,” said McKee. “I’m really excited to be part of the exceptionally dynamic team and privileged by the opportunity to make a difference in the communities we live in.”
About Francis AI
Francis AI is pioneering smart traffic enforcement with its mobile platform to increase the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of municipal fleet vehicles. Our platform allows government agencies to enforce traffic laws, while harnessing AIoT data to gain actionable insights that help enhance the quality of life of their communities. Developed by a team of experts in machine learning, data science, transportation, and government technology, our flagship product, Automated Bus Lane Enforcement, enforces dedicated bus lanes, delivery zones, and intersections to reduce traffic congestion, improve bus speeds, and increase transit ridership.
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