Vuzix Announces New Board Member
Vuzix (NASDAQ: VUZI), a leading supplier of AI-powered Smart glasses and AR technologies, has appointed Alasdair J. MacKinnon to its Board of Directors. MacKinnon, currently Managing Director at Acclarity, brings over three decades of international finance and audit experience across the U.S. and Europe.
MacKinnon will serve as the new Chairperson of the Audit Committee, taking over the responsibilities of Edward W. Kay, Jr., who passed away in July 2025. His extensive background includes leadership roles at Google, Home Properties, Global Crossing, Arthur Andersen, and PricewaterhouseCoopers, with expertise in SOX initiatives, regulatory compliance, and operational audits.
Vuzix (NASDAQ: VUZI), un fornitore leader di occhiali intelligenti e tecnologie AR alimentate dall'IA, ha nominato Alasdair J. MacKinnon nel suo Consiglio di Amministrazione. MacKinnon, attualmente Managing Director presso Acclarity, vanta oltre trenta anni di esperienza internazionale in finanza e revisione contabile tra Stati Uniti ed Europa.
MacKinnon assumer脿 il ruolo di Presidente del Comitato di Revisione, succedendo a Edward W. Kay, Jr., scomparso nel luglio 2025. Il suo vasto background comprende ruoli di leadership in Google, Home Properties, Global Crossing, Arthur Andersen e PricewaterhouseCoopers, con competenze in iniziative SOX, conformit脿 normativa e audit operativi.
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- Appointment of highly experienced finance and audit executive with over 30 years of international experience
- New board member brings significant expertise in SOX compliance, regulatory matters, and operational audits
- MacKinnon's background includes leadership positions at major companies like Google and PwC
- Sudden loss of long-serving board member and Audit Committee Chairperson Edward W. Kay
Alasdair J. MacKinnon is a seasoned finance and audit executive with over three decades of international experience across the
Earlier in his career, MacKinnon held leadership roles at Global Crossing and worked extensively in external audit with Arthur Andersen and PricewaterhouseCoopers in both the
Finally, Mr. Edward W Kay, Jr., a member of Vuzix Corporation's Board of Directors since April 2016, passed away suddenly in July 2025.听 Mr. MacKinnon will be taking over Mr. Kay's responsibilities on the board including the role of Chairperson of the Audit Committee.
"We are honored to welcome Alasdair J. MacKinnon to the board. His extensive international experience in finance, internal audit, and corporate governance brings invaluable insight and leadership at a time of continued growth and change. Alasdair's collaborative approach and proven track record of driving meaningful improvements will be a tremendous asset to our organization," said Paul Travers, President and CEO of Vuzix. "At the same time, we mourn the loss of our dear friend and colleague, Ed Kay. Ed's wisdom, integrity, and unwavering dedication to our mission left a lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege to work with him. He will be deeply missed, and we remain committed to honoring his legacy through our ongoing work."
听About Vuzix Corporation
Vuzix is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of AI-powered Smart Glasses, Waveguides and Augmented AG真人官方ity (AR) technologies, components and products for the enterprise, medical, defense and consumer markets. The Company's products include head-mounted smart personal display and wearable computing devices that offer users a portable high-quality viewing experience, provide solutions for mobility, wearable displays and augmented reality, as well OEM waveguide optical components and display engines. Vuzix holds more than 450 patents and patents pending and numerous IP licenses in the fields of optics, head-mounted displays, and the augmented reality wearables field. The Company has won Consumer Electronics Show (or CES) awards for innovation for the years 2005 to 2024 and several wireless technology innovation awards among others. Founded in 1997, Vuzix is a public company (NASDAQ: VUZI) with offices in:
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