Aries I Acquisition Corp. has added Andrew Lester to its board of directors, and Chris Perry to serve as an adviser to the board.
Lester was COO of Sigma Capital, a division of SAC Capital Advisors, and later a portfolio manager at the firm responsible for investing in syndicate deals globally.
Currently, Perry is co-founder of Machine Capital, an investment and incubation company focused on building quantum and artificial intelligence ventures.
Aries founder and chairman Thane Ritchie said, “We have assembled a phenomenal team that combines deep understanding of the complex, interconnecting, and overlapping dynamics of emerging technologies with exceptional expertise in the financial markets. We are thrilled to have the benefit of Andy’ and Chris’s insight and advice as we continue our search for exceptional investment opportunities that are well positioned for outsized growth and sustainable profits.”