Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:RKLB) has appointed Kenneth Possenriede to its Board of Directors. The announcement was made on Thursday.
What Happened: Possenriede, who brings over 35 years of experience from Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:LMT), served in various financial leadership roles, including as Chief Financial Officer.
Peter Beck, Rocket Lab's founder and CEO, praised Possenriede's extensive expertise in aerospace and defense, highlighting his potential to contribute significantly to Rocket Lab's future. "Ken's deep aerospace and defense industry experience, combined with accomplished financial leadership, adds even more horsepower to Rocket Lab's already impressive board line-up," he said.
Possenriede expressed his excitement about joining Rocket Lab, noting the company's rapid rise as a global space leader. He commended Rocket Lab's achievements with the Electron launch vehicle and the development of the Neutron rocket, emphasizing his eagerness to support the company's vision of becoming a leading end-to-end space enterprise.
Possenriede's background includes roles such as Vice President of Finance and Program Management for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, Vice President and Treasurer for Lockheed Martin Corporation, and Vice President of Finance for the Electronic Systems organization. He holds an MBA from the University of Michigan and a bachelor's degree in economics from Rutgers University.
Why It Matters: The appointment of Possenriede to Rocket Lab's board is significant. Lockheed Martin has been experiencing a positive shift in its sales growth, with resumed F-35 deliveries and an improved outlook for its MFC segment, according to RBC Capital Markets.
Rocket Lab's founder has a unique and inspiring background. In 2006, Beck was escorted off NASA's premises when he attempted to secure an internship. Undeterred, he returned to New Zealand, sketched a logo on a napkin, and launched Rocket Lab, which is now a multi-billion dollar company.
Price Action: Rocket Lab USA Inc. stock closed at $6.84 on Thursday, down 2.29%. In after-hours trading, the stock rose 4.24%. Year-to-date, Rocket Lab's stock has gained 28.81%, according to data from Benzinga Pro.
Rocket Lab USA，Inc.（纳斯达克：RKLB）任命肯尼思·波森里德（Kenneth Possenriede）为董事会成员。该公告发布于周四。
事件经过：波森里德为洛克希德马丁（NYSE：LMT）带来了超过35年的经验，在财务领导岗位上担任过多个角色，包括首席财务官。
Rocket Lab的创始人兼首席执行官彼得·贝克（Peter Beck）赞扬了波森里德在航空航天与国防领域的广泛专业知识，并强调他在为Rocket Lab的未来做出重要贡献方面的潜力。“Ken深厚的航空航天与国防行业经验，加上杰出的财务领导能力，为Rocket Lab已经引人注目的董事会阵容增添了更多动力。”他说。
波森里德对加入Rocket Lab表达了兴奋之情，并指出该公司作为全球太空领导者的迅速崛起。他赞扬了Rocket Lab在Electron运载火箭和Neutron火箭的开发方面所取得的成就，强调了他对支持该公司成为领先的端到端太空企业愿景的热切期望。
波森里德的背景包括担任洛克希德马丁航空器公司（Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company）财务与项目管理副总裁，洛克希德马丁公司（Lockheed Martin Corporation）副总裁兼财务总监，以及洛克希德马丁电子系统组织（Electronic Systems organization）财务副总裁等职务。他拥有密歇根大学（University of Michigan）的MBA学位和Rutgers大学的经济学士学位。
意义何在：波森里德加入Rocket Lab董事会的任命具有重要意义。根据RBC资本市场的数据，洛克希德马丁的销售增长出现了积极转变，F-35交付恢复，MFC板块前景改善。
Rocket Lab的创始人有着独特而鼓舞人心的背景。2006年，当贝克试图获得实习机会时，他被赶出了NASA的场所。但贝克并未气馁，他回到新西兰，在餐巾纸上勾勒出一个标志，并推出了Rocket Lab，如今已经成为一个价值数十亿美元的企业。
价格走势：Rocket Lab USA Inc.的股价周四收于6.84美元，下跌2.29%。盘后交易中，股价上涨了4.24%。据Benzinga Pro的数据显示，Rocket Lab的股价今年迄今已上涨了28.81%。
