New York, NY—Developer and manufacturer of low-altitude unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) and UAV technologies, Drone USA appointed David Y. Williams, Jr., to its board of directors. Williams has more than 30 years of financial experience in executive management positions within the finance services industries.
“We are delighted to welcome David to the company’s board of directors,” commented Michael Bannon, Drone USA’s CEO. “David brings with him an extensive background in the financial services industry. And he has a deep understanding of the capital markets, especially the New York Stock Exchange. We are confident that this knowledge as well as hands on approach will lend itself nicely to our team.”
After serving five years in the United States Army, Williams began his career in financial services on the Midwest Stock Exchange. There he was responsible for running the floor operations of Meeschaert Inc. In August 1987, he began work at the New York Stock Exchange. He managed equity trading operations for several New York Stock Exchange listed companies.
Williams served as a floor broker from 1987–1992 at RBC Dominion Securities, a leading wealth management firm. In addition, he worked at Glenwood Securities, a trading and execution firm. He currently works with Wellington Shields & Co., a full-service investment bank managing the firm’s New York Stock Exchange operations. He also serves on the board of directors for Strategic Gold Corporation and Reference Point Physical Gold Fund. Williams is also a principal of Universal Services, a Bahamas-based gold company
Drone USA
Headquartered at One World Trade Center in New York City, Drone USA plans to become a primary developer and manufacturer of low-altitude unmanned aerial vehicles and related technologies.
The company seeks to strengthen its systems portfolio by acquiring UAV firms with superior technologies that are proven in high-growth markets, as well as complementary technologies such as sensors and software. droneusainc.com
