VENTI TECHNOLOGIES NEW APPOINTMENTS IN OPERATIONS EXPAND LEADERSHIP TEAM

Venti's new appointments: Foo Sing Ho (left), VP of Operations and Safety, and Dave Friedman, COO (Photo: Business Wire)

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 (Bernama) -- Venti Technologies, an autonomous logistics leader for global supply chain and industrial hubs, has appointed Dave Friedman as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Foo Sing Ho as Vice President of Operations and Safety.

According to a statement, following its recent Series A funding round in March, Venti Technologies has expanded its leadership team to help scale its full-scope autonomous vehicle solutions and meet customer demand for the automation of logistics and industrial hubs.

“The heart and soul of Venti Technologies is our team. I am pleased to have Dave and Foo Sing on board to accelerate our global growth.

“The expansion of our leadership team and successful close of our A-round position Venti to lead the development of autonomy for safer and more efficient supply chains and logistics hubs,” said its Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Heidi Wyle.

Friedman joined Venti in 2020 as a Board member and acting Chief Financial Officer. As COO, he leads the company’s commercial functions, including sales, business development and finance, and also responsible for the day-to-day management of the Singapore office.

“I am honoured to take on the role of COO at Venti Technologies and continue my journey with this exceptional team that has already achieved so much in advancing transportation," said Friedman.

Meanwhile, Ho joins Venti Technologies after 40 years of leadership in the military and private sector, including a 35-year career in the Singapore Air Force where he served as a colonel and base commander.

As Vice President of Operations and Safety, Ho leads the operationalisation of Venti’s autonomous systems for customers, training and remote operations, as well as the company's safety function.

-- BERNAMA