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    William M. Brown

    Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer at Andretti Acquisition Corp. II
    Since May 2024
    Age
    60 years
    Education
    Holds a Master of Business Administration from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the United States Naval Academy.
    Tenure
    Joined POLE as the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer in May 2024.

    Also at Andretti Acquisition Corp. II

    WJS
    William J. Sandbrook
    Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board of Directors

    About

    William M. (Matt) Brown has built a diverse career combining military service and high-level financial leadership, having served as a United States Navy SEAL Officer from 1988 through 1997.

    He holds an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the United States Naval Academy, which laid the foundation for his extensive experience in finance and operations.

    Over the years, he has held pivotal roles including serving as a Vice President in investment banking, Treasurer and Executive Assistant at Drummond Company, Inc., and Chief Financial Officer roles at various companies, consistently contributing to major financial transactions and strategic initiatives.

    Since May 2024, he has been at POLE as the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer, leading the organization with a strong track record of transforming business operations and creating shareholder value.

    $POLE Performance Under William M. Brown

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Andretti Acquisition Corp. President and Chief Financial Officer 2022–2024 Raised approximately $235 million in its IPO and completed a business combination with Zapata AI in March 2024
    Andretti Acquisition Corp. Chief Financial Officer 2021–2022
    Rocky Mountain Industrials, Inc. Chief Financial Officer 2020–2021 Early-stage aggregates and distribution logistics company
    Forterra, Inc. Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 2015–2017 Billion-dollar manufacturer of drainage and water pipe
    U.S. Concrete, Inc. Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 2012–2015 Collaborated with President, CEO, and Chairman William J. Sandbrook
    Drummond Company, Inc. Treasurer and Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer 2007–2012 Multibillion-dollar international coal producer
    Drummond Company, Inc. Treasurer 2005–2007
    Citigroup Global Markets Inc. Vice President in the basic industries coverage group 1999–2005 Led buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions and capital markets offerings
    United States Navy SEAL Officer 1988–1997 Served as a SEAL Officer

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Monthly Cash Compensation$12,500 per month Monthly for up to 24 months starting from IPO closing Payments cease upon completion of the initial Business Combination or liquidation
    Total Fees Incurred$45,833 N/A Reflects approximately 3.67 months of payments at $12,500 per month

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024

    No information available on performance compensation for 2024