– USA, CA – Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (NASDAQ: VLDR/VLDRW), today announced the appointment of corporate governance expert Virginia Boulet to its Board of Directors, effective on November 4, 2021.
“I am excited to welcome Virginia as we continue to build upon our strong, diverse and experienced Board of Directors. Virginia brings a unique background of exemplary leadership in the field of corporate governance. Her energy and integrity will serve Velodyne’s shareholders well and we look forward to benefiting from her contributions.” said Board Chairman, Michael Dee.
Ms. Boulet will also join the Compensation and Nominating and Governance Committees.
Velodyne also announced that Dr. Brad Culkin has decided to step down from the board effective immediately.
About Virginia Boulet
Virginia Boulet currently serves as the Lead Independent Director, the Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, and a member of the Compensation and Audit Committees of W&T Offshore, Inc. Ms. Boulet is a corporate governance leader with more than 30 years of experience in corporate and securities law at New Orleans’ three largest firms. She is also a highly qualified director, having served on the board of Lumen Technologies, Inc. from the time when Lumen had less than $1 billion in annual revenues through that company’s growth to a global company with more than $20 billion in annual revenues.
Ms. Boulet was a Managing Director of Legacy Capital, LLC from April 2014 until 2019. From 2014 through 2018, she was an adjunct professor of law at Loyola University Law School. From 2002 to March 2014, Ms. Boulet served as Special Counsel at the law firm of Adams and Reese, LLP. She also served as President and COO of IMDiversity, Inc. from March 2002 to March 2004. Before 2002, Ms. Boulet was a partner at the law firms of Phelps Dunbar, LLP, and Jones Walker.
Ms. Boulet received a B.A. from Yale University, and a J.D., cum laude, from Tulane University.
About Velodyne Lidar
Velodyne Lidar ushered in a new era of autonomous technology with the invention of real-time surround view lidar sensors. Velodyne, the global leader in lidar, is known for its broad portfolio of breakthrough lidar technologies. Velodyne’s revolutionary sensor and software solutions provide flexibility, quality, and performance to meet the needs of a wide range of industries, including autonomous vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems, robotics, unmanned aerial vehicles, smart cities, and security. Through continuous innovation, Velodyne strives to transform lives and communities by advancing safer mobility for all.
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