PHILADELPHIA, Oct 14 — Datavault AI Inc. (“Datavault AI” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: DVLT), an Artificial Intelligence Platform (“AIP”) company providing data monetization, credentialing, and real-world asset (“RWA”) tokenization, today announced the appointment of Jeffrey Tirman to its Board of Directors, effective as of October 12, 2026. Mr. Tirman was designated by NYIAX, Inc. (“NYIAX”) in connection with Datavault AI’s recently completed acquisition of NYIAX, and he previously served on NYIAX’s board of directors. As a Datavault AI Shareholder, Mr. Tirman brings both an ownership perspective and extensive management experience to the Board.
Mr. Tirman has more than 35 years of international investment management experience, focused on corporate transformation, capital strategy and value creation. He has led complex cross-border transactions to strengthen balance sheets, reorganize operations and realign capital structures, both as a primary shareholder and on behalf of independent shareholders. His transaction experience includes public listings, private financings, spin-offs, acquisitions, balance sheet refinancings and creditor committee leadership.
“Jeffrey is joining our Board not just as an experienced director, but as a shareholder with real capital committed to Datavault AI’s success,” said Nathaniel Bradley, Chief Executive Officer of Datavault AI. “Jeffrey has spent more than three decades working with companies through critical periods of transformation, bringing a deep understanding of capital markets, corporate restructuring and strategic growth. His experience will be particularly valuable as we continue to expand our operations and evaluate opportunities to strengthen our financial position.”
Mr. Tirman currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Elan d.o.o., a Slovenia-based sporting goods manufacturer, where he has led a comprehensive corporate restructuring and operational transformation following the company’s acquisition by institutional investors in 2015. His responsibilities have included financial stabilization, corporate reorganization, enhanced governance practices, management restructuring, operational improvements across four business divisions, multiple balance sheet refinancings and preparation of the business for a potential sale.
In 2016, Mr. Tirman founded Abri Capital Ltd., a private family-office investment firm investing globally across multiple asset classes and security types. Previously, he co-founded Rhodium Capital Management Ltd., a London-based investment manager specializing in European and CEEMEA credit markets. From 1997 to 2012, he served as President of Talisman Capital, managing investment strategies and corporate restructuring assignments for institutional clients across multiple industries. Mr. Tirman also served as an adjunct professor of Advanced Corporate Finance at HEC Lausanne from 2009 to 2014. He holds an MBA (Corporate Accounting) from Tulane University’s A.B. Freeman School of Business and a Bachelor of Business Administration (Economics) from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
“I am pleased to join Datavault AI’s Board at this critical stage in the Company’s development,” said Mr. Tirman. “As a shareholder, I have a vested interest in the Company’s success. My career has focused on helping businesses navigate complex financial and operational challenges, strengthening their capital structures and positioning themselves for profitable growth. I look forward to working with the company to support disciplined operational and financial execution and to grow the business in an intelligent manner.”
