AirMatrix Welcomes Defense Industry Titan, Eng. Walid Abukhaled to Board of Directors

MIAMI, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AirMatrix, a global AI company delivering real-time situational awareness for airspace and critical infrastructure, is proud to announce the appointment of his Excellency, Walid Abukhaled to its Board of Directors.

A former CEO of Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) and senior executive at Northrop Grumman, GE, and BAE Systems, his Excellency brings unmatched global leadership in defense, aerospace, and technology localization. 

His strategic insight and government experience will directly support AirMatrix's mission to deploy secure AI-driven systems across critical infrastructure worldwide.

With a distinguished career spanning both government and enterprise, Mr. Abukhaled has served as Deputy Minister of Industry for Saudi Arabia and currently chairs EMIR KSA, a multinational body igniting extraordinary change and success for visionary leaders with a focus on transforming the Kingdom's in accordance with the Crown Prince's Vision 2030. 

His Excellency, Mr. Abukhaled commented: "What AirMatrix is building and has achieved at the intersection of AI, infrastructure, and aerospace is world-class. I'm honored to join the board and contribute to a vision that aligns with global priorities for intelligent, secure, and autonomous systems."

His appointment signals AirMatrix's accelerating footprint in MENA, as autonomous systems, drone corridors, and AI agent teams become integral to the future of national security and smart cities globally.

Bashir Khan, CEO of AirMatrix, has said in response to the acceptance of the appointment: "Walid's depth of experience across both government and private sectors is extraordinary. He understands how to scale emerging technology responsibly, compliantly, and strategically. His voice on our board will be pivotal as we continue to grow."

About AirMatrix:

AirMatrix is an AI company that develops and implements AI-driven software solutions for airspace management and security. Their core technology is a hardware-agnostic command and control platform, Libra, which uses AI to process and interpret geospatial data, enabling real-time situational awareness and decision-making. They focus on integrating AI with existing systems, rather than replacing them, and offer solutions for various sectors, including drone delivery, security, and logistics.

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SOURCE AirMatrix