Greg McNeal is Chairman of the Board of Exyn Technologies (Nasdaq: EXYN), which he advised through its 2026 IPO, and he has served on its board as an independent director since joining it. At Exyn he chairs the Nominating and Governance Committee and the Defense Advisory Board, and he serves on the Audit and Compensation Committees. He is also an independent director of the live events company KISMI.
His board work draws on two companies he helped build. He was an early investor in the maritime AI company SailPlanAI and served as its Executive Chairman through its acquisition in 2026. Before that, he co-founded AirMap, an aerospace and defense software company acquired in 2021, and raised capital there from investors including Microsoft, Qualcomm, Sony, Airbus, Temasek, Macquarie and In-Q-Tel.
Advising Founders
Greg advises founders and executive teams at venture-backed companies on the two jobs he did at those companies, building a board and raising capital.
AI Governance
For boards, Greg adds formal training in AI governance and privacy to that company experience. He holds two credentials from the International Association of Privacy Professionals, the AIGP in AI governance and the CIPM in privacy management, and he is writing a book, AI Governance for Boards and Executives.
Background
Greg’s work with government goes back to his early career, when he served as an officer in the United States Army. He has since testified before Congress and state legislatures on national security, drones and emerging technology, served on federal committees by Cabinet appointment, and advised the White House, the Department of Defense and the State Department on technology and national security. He holds a J.D. and a Ph.D., and he is a tenured Professor of Law and Public Policy at Pepperdine University.
FAQ
What boards does Greg McNeal serve on?
Greg McNeal is Chairman of the Board of Exyn Technologies (Nasdaq: EXYN) and an independent director of KISMI. He was previously Executive Chairman of SailPlanAI, which was acquired in 2026.
What roles does Greg McNeal hold at Exyn Technologies?
Greg McNeal is Chairman of the Board of Exyn Technologies, which he advised through its 2026 IPO, and he has served on its board as an independent director since joining it. He chairs the Nominating and Governance Committee and the Defense Advisory Board, and he serves on the Audit and Compensation Committees.
Work with Greg
Board and advisory inquiries.