Kraken Appoints New Board Member

Kraken Robotics, Inc., today announced that retired U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Michael J. Connor has joined its board of directors.

Vice Admiral Connor is currently CEO of ThayerMahan, Inc., a company he founded to accelerate the United States’ ability effectively and efficiently to monitor ocean activity using autonomous systems. Throughout his army career, Connor led the U.S. Navy Submarine Force’s robotic undersea systems, achieving key milestones including the first operational deployment and recovery of an unmanned underwater vehicle from a submarine. His education includes a B.A. in physics from Bowdoin College and an M.A. in national security studies from the United States Naval War College.

“We are delighted to welcome Admiral Connor onboard the Kraken team. Mike is recognized globally as one of the foremost authorities in undersea operations,” said Karl Kenny, Kraken president and CEO. “He has a deep understanding of undersea robotics and autonomous systems and the value they provide to the maritime industry.”