Semiconductor Veteran Kevin Conley Takes Helm as CEO of Applied Brain Research

Applied Brain Research (ABR), a leading developer of AI solutions, has announced the appointment of Kevin Conley, a seasoned semiconductor industry veteran, as its new Chief Executive Officer. As ABR embarks on a transformative phase of growth and innovation, Conley's extensive experience and vision are expected to be invaluable. Conley has held executive leadership roles at global semiconductor giants such as SanDisk, Corsair Components, and Everspin Technologies. His consistent track record in driving innovation, advancing technology, and delivering value to customers aligns with ABR's goals. His deep understanding of the AI chip landscape, combined with his expertise in semiconductor and product development, make him an ideal fit for leading ABR's future endeavors. 'I am thrilled to join ABR as CEO and embark on this exciting journey,' said Conley. 'ABR stands at the forefront of AI solution innovation, and I am committed to bringing its game-changing technology to the Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) chip market. With our leadership in Time Series Processing, we are uniquely positioned to redefine industry standards and elevate ABR to new heights of excellence.' ABR's co-founder and interim CEO, Dr. Chris Eliasmith, has transitioned to the role of CTO. Eliasmith expressed confidence in Conley's ability to drive product development and market expansion, aligning with ABR's commitment to deliver breakthrough solutions. 'ABR has consistently challenged industry norms and set new benchmarks in AI. As Kevin assumes the role of CEO, ABR is poised to reinforce its competitive advantage and foster an era of unparalleled innovation bringing its technology to the broad opportunity in the AIoT,' said Eliasmith. Founded by alumni of the Computational Neuroscience Research Group at the University of Waterloo, ABR is a pioneer in Artificial Intelligence technology. The company is leading a new wave of product development targeting ultra-low power Edge AI, enabling a new level of capability in low-power critical applications. ABR's revolutionary time-series AI processor uses 100x less-power than other high-functionality edge AI hardware, and supports AI models up to 10-100x larger than other low-power edge AI hardware.