Liberty Defense names John Percival as new board chairman

Liberty Defense Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: DETX) has appointed John R. Percival as Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective immediately, according to a press release from the company. The appointment follows the departure of Jason Burinescu, who served as Executive Chairman and has left to pursue other business opportunities.

Percival brings experience in security technology and product commercialization. He most recently served as President of SureScan EDS, a manufacturer of X-ray-based explosive detection systems, from 2016 through January 2023. During that period, the company's revenue grew from under $2 million to $26 million with positive cash flow.

Earlier in his career, Percival held senior engineering and management positions at Brooks Automation, Analogic Corporation, Fluke Biomedical, and Philips Medical Systems. He holds an MBA from John Carroll University, a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Cleveland State University, and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Ohio University.

"I am excited to join Liberty Defense at an important point in the Company's growth," Percival said. "Liberty has developed differentiated security screening technology with significant potential across aviation, courts, corrections, and distribution markets."

Bill Frain, CEO of Liberty Defense, acknowledged Burinescu's service, stating, "We appreciate Jason's contributions to the organization during his tenure and thank him for his service."

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