Byrna Technologies Inc. announced that Mike Gillespie has been named Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective August 23, 2021. In his newly created role, Mr. Gillespie will report directly to Bryan Ganz, Byrna's Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and will have responsibility for overseeing Byrna's day-to-day global operations. Specifically, Mike will be responsible for coordinating the activities of Byrna's critical departments including research and development, supply chain, engineering, manufacturing and distribution. His goals will be to: improve product quality; reduce costs; shorten lead times; bring new products to market more quickly; reduce the risk of supply chain disruption; enhance operating efficiencies; and increase overall customer satisfaction.