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Axon Director Dr. Richard Carmona Spearheads Shareholder-Friendly Governance Proposals; Concludes 15 Years of Board Service
Virtual ESG Roadshow successfully gathers institutional feedback from about 30% of Axon ownership SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Axon
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[{"type":"text","content":"Virtual ESG Roadshow successfully gathers institutional feedback from about 30% of Axon ownership\n\n\nSCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Axon (NASDAQ: AXON), the global leader in connected public safety technologies, today announced that Dr. Richard Carmona, the 17th US Surgeon General, will be retiring from Axon's board after 15 years of serving as a director. He will stay on through the spring 2022 shareholder meeting to oversee Axon's implementation of several important governance changes.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\"Dr. Carmona has been a tremendous contributor to Axon, is an extraordinarily accomplished person in his own right and a wonderful human being,\" Axon CEO Rick Smith said. \"We're grateful for his leadership through these governance changes, his recent hands-on guidance helping Axon manage through a global pandemic, and his years of outstanding service.\" \n\"We've done so much great work together since I joined in 2007, when the company was still TASER International,\" Dr. Carmona said. \"As I reflect not only on Axon's tremendous executional success, but real lives saved and communities supported, I feel grateful to have helped guide such an important mission. I have no doubt Axon's success and growth will continue.\"\nEnvironmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Roadshow Results: \nAxon directors and management met virtually with shareholders via an ESG roadshow from October 2021 through January 2022. The company received feedback from institutions representing about 30% (1) of shares outstanding, as well as institutions that have not yet taken meaningful positions. \n\"We are committed to being best-in-class in everything we do. We sought to identify corporate governance changes that will create value and advance our strategic vision,\" CEO Smith said. \"Listening tours are a part of the Axon leadership culture — whether they be with chiefs of police, customers, employees, or shareholders.\" \n\"We appreciate those shareholders who engaged in a dialogue with us and took the time to provide feedback,\" CFO Jawad Ahsan said. \"The format of the governance roadshow allowed for rich and meaningful discussions on these important topics, and the changes we are proposing today reflect the importance we place on hearing our shareholders. We are proud to recommend these governance changes and drive Axon forw...