Velo3D Appoints Former Fremont Mayor Lily Mei to Board of Directors
Additive manufacturing company Velo3D has welcomed Lily Mei, former Mayor of Fremont, California, to its Board of Directors, citing her public and private sector leadership experience.
Velo3D, a provider of metal additive manufacturing solutions, has announced the appointment of Lily Mei as an independent member of its Board of Directors. Mei brings a diverse background encompassing public service and private sector leadership.
Mei previously served as the Mayor of Fremont, California, from December 2016 to December 2024. Prior to her mayoral term, she held positions as Vice Mayor and City Councilmember starting in 2014. Her experience also extends to serving as an elected Trustee and Board President for the Fremont Unified School District.
In the private sector, Mei has held leadership roles at 3Com Corporation and served as Executive Director of the Alliance for Gray Market and Counterfeit Abatement. Currently, she is the Executive Director of the Emerging City Leaders Institute for Partnership & Strategic Empowerment (ECLIPSE) at San Francisco Bay University, a role she assumed in June 2025.
Velo3D CEO Arun Jeldi highlighted Mei's ability to build partnerships and drive innovation, noting her work in advancing domestic manufacturing and strengthening collaboration among government, industry, and educational institutions. Mei expressed her honor in joining the board and her anticipation of supporting Velo3D's strategic priorities and growth in critical industries.
This appointment signifies Velo3D's strategic focus on leveraging experienced leadership to navigate complex markets and strengthen industry-government-education collaborations. Mei's background in public service and manufacturing advocacy is particularly relevant as additive manufacturing seeks broader adoption in critical sectors like aerospace and defense, aligning with national industrial innovation goals.
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