Adam Goldstein, Archer Founder & CEO

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Mr. Goldstein is Archer’s founder and serves as our CEO. From September 2021 to April 2022, Mr. Goldstein served as our Co-CEO and Co-Chairperson of our board of directors. Prior to the closing of the business combination, Mr. Goldstein served as the President and Co-CEO of Archer and a member of the Archer board of directors since October 2018. Prior to founding Archer, Mr. Goldstein founded and led Vettery from November 2012 to December 2019. Before Vettery, Mr. Goldstein served as Co-Managing Partner of Minetta Lane Capital Partners from March 2011 to August 2012. From February 2011 to November 2019 Mr. Goldstein served as Portfolio Manager at Plural Investments and from September 2005 to October 2009 Mr. Goldstein served as a Senior Analyst at Cedar Hill Capital Partners.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Mr. Goldstein holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Florida and an M.B.A. from NYU Stern School of Business. We believe that Mr. Goldstein’s deep experience in the industry and co-founding Archer qualify him to serve on our board.

OTHER CURRENT PUBLIC BOARD DIRECTORSHIPS

  • None

Deborah Diaz, CEO and VC Advisor of Catalyst ADV; Former CTO and Deputy CIO of NASA

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Ms. Diaz has served as a member of our board of directors and Audit Committee and as the Chair of the Nomination and Governance Committee since September 2021. As CEO and VC Advisor of Catalyst ADV, Ms. Diaz manages a strategic growth advisory firm specializing in business transformation, innovative technologies, advanced manufacturing and strategic partnerships since December 2016. Ms. Diaz served as National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Chief Technology Officer and Deputy Chief Information Officer from November 2009 to October 2016, where she was responsible for NASA’s global system infrastructure, technology pilots, and risk management. From January 2007 to November 2009, Ms. Diaz served as Deputy Chief Information Officer for the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). From October 2002 to January 2007, Ms. Diaz was the Senior Technical Advisor to create the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and also the Chief Information Officer for Science and Technology. Ms. Diaz brings decades of experience with industry and international organizations overseeing large operational staffs and budget, ESG implementation, and global business joint ventures. Ms. Diaz currently serves on the board of directors of Section IO and on the advisory board of directors of Equinix and Intel Corporation. Ms. Diaz formerly served on the board of directors of Dell Technologies GAB, Forcepoint EAB, Battle Resource Management, Inc. (BRMi), Intelvative, Inc., and eKuber Ventures.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Ms. Diaz is National Association of Corporate Directors “Directorship” and Directors Academy “Board Director” certified. She holds an M.S. in International Business from Colorado State University and B.S. in Business Administration from Stonehill College. Ms. Diaz is also a licensed single engine pilot. We believe that Ms. Diaz’s broad experience working with innovative technologies, leadership in multiple high-risk market evolutions in both the private sector and in government qualify her to serve on our board of directors.

OTHER CURRENT PUBLIC BOARD DIRECTORSHIPS

  • Primis Financial Corp.

Fred Diaz, Former President and CEO of Mitsubishi Motors North America

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Mr. Diaz has served as a member of our board of directors since September 2021. Mr. Diaz served as President, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Mitsubishi Motors North America from April 2018 to April 2020. Before that, Mr. Diaz served as General Manager in Charge, Performance Optimization Global Marketing and Sales of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation in Japan, from July 2017 to April 2018. From April 2013 to July 2017, Mr. Diaz served in a number of roles for Nissan Motor Corporation, including Division Vice President & General Manager—North American Trucks and Light Commercial Vehicles, Sr. Vice President Sales, Marketing, Product Planning and Operations, and Division Vice President, Sales, Marketing, Product Planning and Parts & Service. Mr. Diaz also served in several roles for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles from 2004 to 2013, including President and CEO Ram Truck Brand, President and CEO Chrysler Mexico, Head of National Sales and National Director of Marketing Communications. 

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE 

Mr. Diaz holds a B.S. in Business Administration and Management with a Minor in Psychology from Texas Lutheran University and an M.B.A. from Central Michigan University. We believe that Mr. Diaz’s executive experience in various CEO and C-suite leadership roles as well as his robust sales, marketing, operations and product planning background in the automotive industry qualify him to serve on our board. 

OTHER CURRENT PUBLIC BOARD DIRECTORSHIPS

  • Valero Energy Corporation
  • Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc.
  • Site One Landscape Supply Inc. (f/k/a as John Deere Landscapes LLC)

Oscar Munoz, Former Chairman and CEO of United Airlines

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Mr. Munoz has served as a member of our board of directors since September 2021. Mr. Munoz served as Chairman and CEO of United Airlines from September 2015 to May 2021. He also served as a member of the board of directors of United Continental Holdings, Inc. from October 2010 to June 2021. Before joining United’s executive team, Mr. Munoz served in several roles at CSX Corporation from May 2003 to September 2015, including President, COO, CFO, and Executive Vice President. Mr. Munoz previously served on the board of directors of Continental Airlines, Inc. from May 2004 until its acquisition by United Airlines in October 2010. From January 2001 to April 2003, Mr. Munoz served as CFO of Consumer Services at AT&T. Before that, Mr. Munoz served as SVP of Finance and Administration at U.S. West from July 1997 to December 2000. Mr. Munoz also served in various leadership roles for The Coca-Cola Company from June 1986 to June 1997 and for PepsiCo from June 1982 to June 1986. Mr. Munoz currently serves on the board of directors of Univision Communications Inc. as well as an independent trustee on Fidelity Investments’ Equity & High-Income Fund. Mr. Munoz also currently serves on the board of trustees of the University of Southern California and The Brookings Institution.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Mr. Munoz holds a B.A. in Finance and Strategy from USC’s Marshall School of Business and an MBA from Pepperdine University. We believe that Mr. Munoz’s experience in management and finance in the airline industry qualify him to serve on our board.

OTHER CURRENT PUBLIC BOARD DIRECTORSHIPS

  • CBRE Group, Inc.
  • Salesforce.com, Inc.

Barbara J. Pilarski, Stellantis Global Head of Business Development

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Ms. Pilarski has served as a member of our board of directors since January 2022. Ms. Pilarski currently serves as Global Head of Business Development at Stellantis N.V. (“Stellantis”), a position she has occupied since March 2021. Prior to joining Stellantis, Ms. Pilarski was employed at FCA US LLC (“FCA”) since 2009, having served as Head of Business Development for the North America region from March 2019 to February 2021, Head of Human Resources for the North America region from September 2017 to March 2019, and Head of Business Development for the North America region from June 2009 to September 2017. Prior to her employment at FCA, Ms. Pilarski served in various business development and finance positions within Chrysler LLC, DaimlerChrysler Corporation, and Chrysler Corporation since September 1985. Ms. Pilarski is the Executive Sponsor of the Stellantis Women’s Business Resource Group, which is dedicated to pursuing the professional development and advancement of female employees.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Ms. Pilarski has a B.S. in Business Administration from Wayne State University and an M.B.A. from the University of Michigan. We believe that Ms. Pilarski’s experience in management and business development in the automotive industry qualify her to serve on our board.

OTHER CURRENT PUBLIC BOARD DIRECTORSHIPS

  • None

Maria Pinelli, CEO of Strategic Growth Advisors; Former head of Ernst & Young LLP's Consumer Products and Retail sector

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Ms. Pinelli has served as a member of our board of directors since September 2021. Ms. Pinelli has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Strategic Growth Advisors, LLC since December 2020. From July 2017 to December 2020, Ms. Pinelli led Ernst & Young LLP’s (“EY”) Consumer Products and Retail sector based in the U.S. Southeast. From July 2011 to June 2017, Ms. Pinelli was a Global Vice Chair of EY and led EY’s Global Strategic Growth Business unit with a focus on serving entrepreneurs, private and public companies poised for exponential growth. During the same period, she also served as EY’s Global IPO Leader, helping clients prepare for the public markets including initial public offering readiness, Sarbanes — Oxley Act compliance and how to manage stakeholder expectations. Prior to leading this global business of EY, Ms. Pinelli was EY’s Americas Director of Strategic Growth Markets from 2006 to 2011. She has led more than 20 IPOs in four different countries, more than 25 M&A transactions worldwide and speaks fluently on the capital markets, including testifying as an expert before the U.S. Financial Services Committee.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Ms. Pinelli holds a B.Com. in Commerce from McMaster University and is a qualified public accountant in the United Kingdom and Canada. We believe that Ms. Pinelli is well-qualified to serve on our board due to her previous leadership roles at EY, her international business and financial experience, and her extensive experience in advising growth companies.

OTHER CURRENT PUBLIC BOARD DIRECTORSHIPS

  • Globant S.A.
  • International Game Technology PLC

Michael Spellacy, CEO of Atlas Crest

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Mr. Spellacy has served as a member of our board of directors since September 2021. Mr. Spellacy was appointed Atlas Crest Investment Corp.’s Chief Executive Officer on October 2, 2020, and a director on October 14, 2020. Mr. Spellacy has extensive experience in technology, data and analytics, capital markets and private equity and has worked as an investor, investment banker and consultant. Most recently, Mr. Spellacy was a Senior Managing Director at Accenture plc (“Accenture”) and Global Industry Leader of Accenture Capital Markets while overseeing Accenture’s Asset Management, Wealth Management and Investment and Trading businesses. Mr. Spellacy began his role at Accenture in 2017. Prior to Accenture, Mr. Spellacy was a Senior Partner, Asset and Wealth Management, at PricewaterhouseCoopers from 2015 to 2017 and prior to that role, Mr. Spellacy was a Partner at Broadhaven Capital, an industry leading independent investment bank and private equity investor servicing the financial services and technology sectors from 2013 to 2015. Prior to Broadhaven, Mr. Spellacy was a Senior Executive, Management Committee Advisor at Bridgewater Associates, a widely recognized asset manager from 2009 to 2013. Prior to Bridgewater, Mr. Spellacy was a Partner and Managing Director at the Boston Consulting Group from 2003 to 2009 where he helped guide the firm’s global Alternative Investments Practice providing strategic business advisory services to global asset managers, sovereign wealth funds and asset owners.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Mr. Spellacy received his B.S. in Economics from the London School of Economics and MBA from the University of Hartford. We believe that Mr. Spellacy’s deep investing and management experience qualify him to serve on our board.

OTHER CURRENT PUBLIC BOARD DIRECTORSHIPS

  • Enfusion, Inc.