Todd Pepmeier serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Arrive AI, Inc., bringing 28years of financial expertise across diverse sectors, including automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and technology. Joining Arrive AI in May 2023, Todd has become instrumental in strengthening the company’s financial operations as it prepares for a potential NASDAQ direct listing. Before Arrive AI, Todd provided interim CFO support to several early-stage technology firms, focusing on financial structuring, controls, and scalability. From 2016 to 2021, he ledAscension Health’s shared services division, where he optimized finance and operational processes. Concurrently, he served as CFO of Agilify, a technology startup specializing in robotic process automation, where he oversaw a strategic acquisition that marked a successful exit. Todd began his career atFord Motor Company in the finance leadership program, grounding his approach in rigorous internal controls and public company financial practices. His experience with public and private company finance, internal controls, and regulatory compliance equips him to navigate Arrive AI’s public market entry confidently. Todd’s strategic financial leadership will be critical in positioning Arrive AI for sustainable growth on NASDAQ and delivering value to its broad investor base.