ADAS and AD sensing technology developer LeddarTech has announced the appointments of Derek Aberle and Nick Stone to its board of directors.
Aberle spent 17 years at Qualcomm, serving as president from 2014 to 2018, with responsibility for all business units. Since leaving Qualcomm he co-founded XCOM Labs, a company focused on developing and commercializing advanced wireless technologies.
Stone meanwhile possesses over 20 years of experience in the investment industry and has been a partner with FS Investors since 2010. He previously served as VP of TPG Capital, one of the world’s largest private equity funds and an investment professional with Kohlberg Kravis Roberts Co. and Morgan Stanley.
“I am very proud to welcome Derek and Nick,” stated Michel Brûlé, chairman of the board of directors of LeddarTech. “Our Board is comprised of an exceptional group of highly skilled and experienced leaders representing different industries and fields of expertise, including former senior managers and CEOs of companies such as Bosch, Texas Instruments, NXP, Tata Motors, GM, Faurecia, Geely, BMW and the Business Development Bank of Canada.
“The addition of Derek and Nick with their vast experience in technology, global markets and finance will even further enhance the board’s expertise as well as strengthen our ability to accelerate the growth and success of LeddarTech.”