Arris Composites, Inc., which manufactures advanced materials such as carbon fiber for the footwear and cycling industries, has appointed Kevin Yeaman, president and CEO of Dolby Laboratories, to its Board of Directors.
Under Yeaman’s leadership, Arris Composites reports, “Dolby’s technologies have been brought to TVs, mobile devices, cars, and PCs.” Arris Composites said Yeaman’s experience “directly parallels Arris’ strategy to scale its proprietary technology and composite material innovation across mass-market industries through licensing and strategic partnerships.”
“I’m honored to have Kevin on our board,” said Riley Reese, CEO of Arris Composites. “Dolby’s journey from manufacturing hardware to becoming a dominant force in technology licensing built on powerful IP is a blueprint for the path we envision at Arris. Kevin’s experience navigating a licensing business and building a world-class brand will be invaluable as we empower the world’s leading companies to realize the full potential of our composite technology.”
Founded in 2017, Arris created a new manufacturing category called “Additive Molding” by developing patented software, materials, and high-volume production methods to create advanced composite parts that are lighter, stronger and more sustainable. Arris also works in portable electronics, automotive, aerospace, and industrial markets.
“I am thrilled to join the Arris board at such a pivotal moment in the company’s growth,” said Yeaman. “Arris has a transformative technology that is poised to redefine manufacturing for a host of industries, much in the way Dolby redefined audio and imaging experiences. Their vision for licensing a platform that enables new product possibilities is the kind of strategy that builds enduring value. I look forward to working with the team to help scale the business and establish Arris as an essential component for the next generation of products.”
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