Axon Enterprise, Inc. announced the appointment of three additional members to its board of directors, Erika Ayers, CEO of Barstool Sports, Graham Smith, former Salesforce executive and Jeri Williams, former Phoenix Police Department Chief of Police. Erika Ayers, ranked one of the most influential executives in digital innovation, sports, entertainment and lifestyle media, will be a welcome addition to the Axon board of directors. Her appointment will take effect June 1, 2023.

Ms. Ayers currently serves as the CEO of Barstool Sports and has a proven track record of transforming start-up organizations into multi-industry operations. Graham Smith will also be a key addition to Axon's board of directors, effective March 16, 2023. Mr. Smith has held senior financial roles across the software sector for over 25 years, most recently serving as Chief Financial Officer at Salesforce, where his leadership and vision for high growth at scale contributed to the company's success, growing from $750 million in revenue to over $5 billion.

He brings a wealth of financial leadership experience to Axon. Chief Jeri Williams will bring over 30 years of law enforcement leadership to Axon's board of directors, effective March 16, 2023. An accomplished police executive, Chief Williams served as the first female Chief of Police for the Phoenix Police Department from 2016 to 2022 and was the first female president of the Major Cities Chief's Association (MCCA).

During her tenure as chief, she advanced a number of progressive strategies within the department, regarding key areas such as community engagement, professional standards and increased mental health resources for all police employees. Chief Williams' veteran police experience, coupled with her honorable leadership through her tenure, brings real experiential counsel to the Axon board to help progress mission to protect life through public safety. With these appointments, Axon will have nine independent directors.