AEye, Inc. announced on March 13, 2023, Robert A. Brown, Treasurer, and principal financial officer notified of his intent to resign from his employment with the company, effective March 31, 2023, to accept a position at an employer in an industry unrelated to the company's business. Mr. Brown's resignation did not result from any disagreement with the company concerning any matter relating to the company's operations, policies, or practices. On March 14, 2023, the company's board of directors appointed Conor B. Tierney, age 45, as the company's Treasurer, and principal financial officer, effective March 31, 2023.

Mr. Tierney joined the company as its Chief Accounting Officer in January 2022. Mr. Tierney has over 20 years of financial experience. Prior to joining us, Mr. Tierney served as the Head of Finance at Wing Aviation LLC, Alphabet Inc.'s drone delivery service from 2018 to 2021.

Mr. Tierney also served in various positions at Glu Mobile Inc., a free-to-play mobile gaming company, from 2009 to 2018, including as its Corporate Controller. Prior to Glu, Mr. Tierney served at Deloitte & Touche LLP in their Transactions Services Team from 2008 to 2009. During his career, Mr. Tierney also served as an auditor at Price Waterhouse LLP, where he focused primarily on semiconductor clients and initial public offerings from 2005 to 2007.

He holds B.S. in Accounting from University College Cork, is an Irish Chartered Accountant, and is a Certified Public Accountant.