Axon Appoints Andrea James as Chief Communications Officer

Axon (Nasdaq: AXON), the global leader in connected public safety technologies, today announced the appointment of Andrea James to the role of Chief Communications Officer (CCO). In this role, James will be responsible for global corporate communications, including investor, media and public relations.

"Andrea has played an integral role in Axon's repositioning as a top-tier technology company with the investment community and influencing the narrative for how we communicate our mission, strategy and growth plans across multiple audiences," says Rick Smith, CEO and founder of Axon. "As an accomplished leader who has built a best-in-class investor relations function here at Axon, I'm thrilled to have Andrea at the helm of our corporate communications strategy, helping us continue to build awareness around our mission to protect life."

"Public safety touches every one of us — and everyone deserves to live in safe communities. As the leading technology provider into this space, Axon is one of the most exciting growth stories and one of the most important social stories in the world today," says Andrea James, CCO. "I'm thrilled to lead the communications team in support of Axon as we continue to invest in addressing society's most deeply entrenched challenges, further scale our global presence and grow our revenue well beyond $1 billion."

Ms. James was most recently SVP Corporate Strategy and Investor Relations. She joined Axon in 2017 and established a strong track record of driving clear and concise communication with the investment community regarding Axon's strategy, products and financial health. She also established and served as an integral leader of Axon's corporate strategy function, which includes mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships and investments.