Liberty Defense adds Will Hamilton to board of directors

Liberty Defense Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: DETX, TSXV: SCAN) appointed Will Hamilton to its board of directors, according to a company statement.

Hamilton brings more than 20 years of experience in equity research and portfolio management, with focus on small-cap companies and public market investing. He currently serves as a partner and portfolio manager at Kestrel Merchant Partners, which he joined in 2025.

Previously, Hamilton was a partner at Manatuck Hill Partners, a Connecticut-based hedge fund, where he spent 10 years researching and investing in small-cap public companies. Earlier, he worked as an analyst at Granite Point Capital, a Boston-based small-cap hedge fund, for five years. He began his investment career as an equity analyst at Sanders Morris Harris and Pershing.

Hamilton holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Duke University and is a CFA Charter holder.

"We are very pleased to welcome Will to Liberty's Board," said Bill Frain, CEO of Liberty Defense. "Will brings deep public markets expertise at a pivotal stage in our growth."

Hamilton stated: "Liberty Defense has a compelling growth opportunity addressing the increasing global security needs with differentiated technology and experienced leadership. I am excited to join the Board and look forward to collaborating with the management team."

Liberty Defense provides security solutions for concealed weapons detection in high-volume areas such as airports, stadiums and schools. The company's HEXWAVE product operates under an exclusive license from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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