Velo3D Adds Former Fremont Mayor Lily Mei to Board

Event summary

  • Velo3D appointed Lily Mei, former Fremont Mayor, as an independent director to its Board of Directors on June 11, 2026.
  • Mei currently serves as Executive Director of the Emerging City Leaders Institute for Partnership & Strategic Empowerment (ECLIPSE) at San Francisco Bay University.
  • She previously held roles as Fremont Mayor (2016-2024), Vice Mayor, City Councilmember, and Fremont Unified School District Trustee and Board President.
  • Mei's private-sector experience includes leadership positions at 3Com Corporation and the Alliance for Gray Market and Counterfeit Abatement.

The big picture

Velo3D's appointment of Lily Mei underscores its focus on strengthening governance and strategic partnerships in critical manufacturing sectors. Mei's background in public service and private-sector leadership brings a unique perspective to the board, particularly as the company expands its role in aerospace and defense. This move aligns with broader industry trends toward greater collaboration between technology firms and government entities to advance domestic manufacturing capabilities.

What we're watching

Governance Dynamics
How Mei's public-sector experience will influence Velo3D's strategic partnerships with government and educational institutions.
Strategic Expansion
Whether Mei's expertise in domestic manufacturing will accelerate Velo3D's role in aerospace and defense supply chains.
Industry Positioning
The pace at which Velo3D can leverage Mei's network to strengthen its position in mission-critical manufacturing sectors.