Knightscope (KSCP) Announces Board Changes

Knightscope, Inc. [Nasdaq: KSCP] today announces the appointment of its new members of its Board of Directors.

“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.

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