Core Insights - Xos, Inc. has appointed John F Smith to its Board of Directors, increasing the board size from eight to nine members [1] - Mr. Smith will serve as a Class I director until the 2028 annual meeting of stockholders and has also joined the Audit Committee [1] - His extensive experience in OEM strategy and supply-chain leadership is expected to support Xos's growth and operational scaling [3] Company Overview - Xos, Inc. is a manufacturer of medium-duty battery-electric vehicles and mobile energy solutions, aimed at helping fleets transition to zero-emission operations [4] - The company designs and builds commercial vehicles, including the Xos MDXT chassis cab and Xos Step Van, and offers charging solutions like the Xos Hub [4] - Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Los Angeles, Xos has production operations in Tennessee and serves various sectors including parcel delivery and government [4] Leadership Background - John F Smith is the Principal of Eagle Advisors LLC, a consultancy he founded in 2011, and has held various board positions in companies such as TI Fluid Systems and American Axle & Manufacturing [2][7] - He retired from General Motors after over 42 years, where he served as Group Vice President of Corporate Planning and Alliances [2][7]