Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT) has appointed Christopher R. Hardt as an independent director to its board of directors, effective Oct. 3, 2026. Hardt was designated by NYIAX in connection with Datavault AI's recently completed acquisition of the company. This strategic appointment adds significant financial and regulatory expertise to Datavault AI's leadership as it integrates NYIAX's patented exchange technology and contract management capabilities into its platform.
Hardt brings more than 30 years of experience in public-company financial reporting, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance and international business operations. He previously held senior leadership positions at PricewaterhouseCoopers, served as chief financial officer of Abri Capital, and held board positions at NYIAX and Collective Audience. His deep understanding of NYIAX's business and technology will be invaluable as Datavault AI seeks to leverage the acquisition to enhance its data monetization and exchange offerings.
Hardt will also serve on the Datavault AI Audit Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. His committee memberships indicate that Datavault AI is prioritizing strong financial oversight and governance as it scales its operations and integrates new technologies. This is particularly important for a company operating in the rapidly evolving AI and Web 3.0 spaces, where regulatory and compliance considerations are increasingly complex.
The appointment follows Datavault AI's August 2026 acquisition of NYIAX, which added patented exchange technology and contract management capabilities to the company's platform. This acquisition is central to Datavault AI's strategy to provide comprehensive solutions for data valuation and monetization. By integrating NYIAX's technology, Datavault AI aims to strengthen its position in the market and offer enhanced services to its clients across various industries.
Datavault AI is leading the way in AI-driven data experiences, valuation and monetization of assets in the Web 3.0 environment. Its cloud-based platform provides comprehensive solutions with a collaborative focus in its Acoustic Sciences and Data Sciences divisions. The Acoustic Sciences division features WiSA, ADIO and Sumerian patented technologies and industry-first foundational spatial and multichannel wireless, high-definition sound transmission technologies. The Data Science division leverages the power of Web 3.0 and high-performance computing to provide solutions for experiential data perception, valuation and secure monetization.
The company's platform serves multiple industries, including high-performance computing software licensing for sports and entertainment, events and venues, biotech, education, fintech, real estate, healthcare, energy and more. The Information Data Exchange enables Digital Twins and the licensing of name, image and likeness by securely attaching physical real-world objects to immutable metadata, fostering responsible AI with integrity. Datavault AI's technology suite is fully customizable and offers AI- and machine-learning-based automation, third-party integration, detailed analytics and data, marketing automation and advertising monitoring.
For investors, Hardt's appointment signals a commitment to strong financial governance and successful integration of NYIAX's technology. His experience with public-company financial reporting and M&A will be critical as Datavault AI navigates the complexities of integrating a major acquisition and scaling its operations. To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/zJuhI. For more information about Datavault AI, visit https://dvlt.ai.
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