Biography

Tony Kirton will serve as a member of our board of directors upon the effectiveness of this registration statement. Tony brings over four decades of international leadership experience in the automotive industry, having held senior executive roles at major global manufacturers. His career includes serving as Director of Marketing at Audi of America, Vice President of Sales for Volkswagen and Audi in the United Kingdom, and Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, as well as Board Director, at BMW South Africa.

In addition to his corporate roles, Mr. Kirton has extensive experience in global operations and leadership development. In 2010, he co-founded Neurozone, a neuroscience-based consultancy focused on resilience and performance readiness for leaders and teams, where he still serves today as a member of the board of directors.

Mr. Kirton holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of Natal and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Cape Town.

We believe Mr. Kirton’s extensive international experience in the automotive sector, combined with his expertise in global operations and leadership development qualify him to serve as a director. His insights are particularly valuable as Aptera Motors pursues its mission and transitions to a public company.