Mr. Cote became a director of our Company in May 2014. Mr. Cote is the President and Chief Operating Officer of Ecore International (“Ecore”), where he oversees the company’s day-to-day operations and execution of strategic initiatives. Mr. Cote joined Ecore in August 2025. Mr. Cote formerly served as President and Chief Executive Officer, and member of the Board of Directors, of Sensata Technologies Holding plc (NYSE:ST) from 2020 to 2024. He joined Sensata as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in 2007 and served in various roles during his tenure, including Executive Vice President of its Global Sensing Solutions business. From March 2005 to December 2006, Mr. Cote was Chief Operating Officer of the law firm Ropes & Gray. From January 2000 to March 2005, Mr. Cote was Chief Operating, Financial and Administrative Officer of Digitas. Previously he worked for Ernst & Young LLP from 1989 until 1997. Mr. Cote is a Certified Public Accountant. Mr. Cote brings significant management, capital markets and accounting experience to our Board.