SANTA FE, N.M., Feb. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Kyield announced today that Vice-Admiral Phil Wisecup USN (Ret.) has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors. Phil brings 40 years of extensive operational experience, strategic planning, advisory and research to Kyield.  

Phil graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1977.  In 2008 he became the 52nd President of the US Naval War College and left active duty in 2013 as the Inspector General of the US Navy having successfully completed 36 years of active service and three operational commands at sea, including the USS Ronald Reagan carrier strike group.  He was also Director of the White House situation room, served at NATO Headquarters during Kosovo operations, and in Seoul Korea as Commander of US Naval forces.   He is the recipient of the Bronze Star, as well as a variety of unit and personal awards, including the Cheonsu Medal from the President of the Republic of Korea for exceptional service.  He was awarded the Vice Admiral James Stockdale award for inspirational leadership, which is a peer award.  Phil has Masters Degrees from the University of Strasbourg France, and University of Southern California.

“It is an honor to welcome Phil to Kyield’s Board of Directors,” said Mark Montgomery, Kyield’s Founder and Chairman of the Board. “Phil’s distinguished career as a Navy officer, scholar, strategic advisor and inspector general will be valuable to Kyield and our customers. We look forward to his contributions and unique insight.”

Phil recently completed three years as Director, Chief of Naval Operations Strategic Studies Group, where he received the Navy Superior Civilian Service Award for leading innovative research on future deployment patterns, Navy talent management, human/machine teaming and artificial intelligence.  

Phil is currently the Interim Vice Chancellor for Strategy and Strategic Engagement in the North Dakota University System in Bismarck, North Dakota.  

About Kyield
Kyield has been a pioneer in AI systems since 1997. The company’s flagship Kyield OS provides customers with enhanced governance, security, prevention, and productivity. The patented AI system is fully adaptive and tailored to each entity. Kyield offers a suite of related products including DANA™ (Digital Assistant with Neuroanatomical Analytics), HumCat for prevention of catastrophes, cyber security, and health management. www.kyield.com

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