Jun 3, 2019

Francis AI Technologies, Inc. (“Francis AI”) today announced that Marc Pelaez, Retired Rear Admiral in the United States Navy, has joined the company’s advisory board.

Chris Carson, Co-founder & CEO, Francis AI, said, “We look forward to incorporating Marc Pelaez into the fold, alongside his vast network of government connections and background serving on both public and private boards. His technical and leadership skills, as developed through his extensive military and civilian careers, go unmatched.”

Marc Pelaez is a Retired Rear Admiral in the United States Navy. Currently a private consultant to defense and commercial companies, Marc was previously Vice President of Engineering and later Vice President of Business and Technology Development for Newport News Shipbuilding from 1996 until 2001, when it was acquired by Northrop Grumman Corporation. From 1993 to 1996, Marc served as Chief of Naval Research, as Executive Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development, and Acquisition) from 1990 to 1993; and as various command assignments in the US Navy from 1968 to 1990. Marc has served on the Boards of both public and private companies. He is currently Lead Director of II-VI, Inc. (NASDAQ: IIVI). Marc has a broad background and understanding of technology and technology development, military procurement practices, and of management leadership and consulting skills as developed throughout his military and civilian careers.

About Francis AI
Francis AI was founded on the belief that by combining mobile sensors with artificial intelligence, we can help governments bridge the innovation gap while making traffic flow less dangerous and more efficient. Led by a team of experts in machine learning, data science, transportation, and government technology, we’ve developed the world’s first autonomous traffic management platform — simultaneously serving citizens and multi-agency missions to help cities become safer and more sustainable.

To learn more about Francis AI, visit www.Francis.ai

SOURCE Francis AI Technologies, Inc.

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