Following its successful $30M Series A financing, Salience Labs has announced the appointment of Dr. William Jeffrey to its Board of Directors and Bonnie Tomei as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). These strategic hires will help the company accelerate its growth and expand into the U.S. market.

Dr. William Jeffrey Joins the Board

Dr. Jeffrey, an esteemed astronomer and technology leader, brings decades of experience from the U.S. Executive Office, HRL Laboratories, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and SRI International. His expertise in semiconductors, photonics, and national R&D strategy will guide Salience Labs as it advances AI-driven optical connectivity solutions.

He joins a distinguished board that includes:

• Jack Edmondson – Chief Investment Officer, Oxford Sciences Enterprises
• Daniel Armbrust – Co-founder, Silicon Catalyst & former CEO, SEMATECH

Bonnie Tomei Appointed as CFO

A Silicon Valley-based CPA, Bonnie Tomei brings 20+ years of financial leadership with expertise in IPOs, de-SPAC transactions, and business operations. She will play a pivotal role in scaling Salience Labs' financial and operational strategies, particularly as the company expands to the U.S.

Vaysh Kewada, CEO of Salience Labs, stated:
"Bonnie’s extensive experience in corporate finance and operations will be instrumental as we execute our growth strategy and serve key customers in the U.S."

Why This Matters

Strategic Expansion – Strengthens Salience Labs’ U.S. presence and market reach
Proven Leadership – Brings deep expertise in R&D, finance, and semiconductor innovation
Industry Momentum – Supports AI data center connectivity and next-gen optical networking

Looking Ahead

With a reinforced leadership team, Salience Labs is poised to disrupt AI connectivity with its photonic-based solutions for scalable, high-speed, and energy-efficient AI infrastructure.