Astrotech (NASDAQ: ASTC) subsidiary 1st Detect has entered into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the DHS S&T Transportation Security Laboratory.
COO
Mr. Hinojosa is COO of 1st Detect.
CEO
Mr. Pickens is best known for his successful corporate startups, acquisitions, business combinations, turnarounds, and financial restructurings totaling over $18B. Mr. Pickens is CEO of 1st Detect.
CPO
Mr. Wallis is the Chief Product Officer at Astrotech Technologies Inc., he has held officer positions since 2023. With a solid foundation in engineering and project management, Mr. Wallis previously served as the company’s Director of Engineering, overseeing critical development projects, driving operational efficiency, and managing high-impact projects.
EMEA Sales Director
Richard Siegwald is our European Sales Director to support the development of sales distribution channels in EMEA. Previously, Richard was the Global Business Development Director for Aviation Solutions for Smiths Detection, one of the largest aviation security technology providers globally. Prior to Smiths Detection, Richard was the International Global Sales Director for Sales and Channel Management for Morpho Detection (Safran group) and EMEA Sales Director for GE Homeland Protection. He has 25+ years of executive level experience in sales and marketing on the security sector.
