Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT) has appointed Frank Deo as chief technology officer of its Acoustic Sciences Division, the company announced on July 24, 2026. Deo, a Technical Emmy Award winner and inventor on 31 patents, will oversee the division’s engineering stack, artificial intelligence tool adoption, and architecture simplification to lower operating costs as the business scales.
The division develops ADIO, WiSA, Event Citadel, and API Media technologies for spatial audio, data-over-sound signaling, and live-event systems. Deo previously served as vice president of new media technology at API Media, where he led product engineering for the ADIO platform. With more than 30 years of experience in media and platform technologies, he is expected to unify engineering processes across acquired operations and standardize development practices.
The appointment comes as Datavault AI evaluates a potential dividend spinout of the Acoustic Sciences Division into a stand-alone public company. The proposed transaction remains subject to board approval, a definitive agreement, closing conditions, and regulatory approvals. The move could unlock shareholder value by creating a focused entity for the division’s audio and data-over-sound technologies.
Deo’s role includes expanding the use of AI-assisted development tools, which could accelerate innovation and reduce time-to-market for new products. By simplifying the underlying architecture, the division aims to improve operational efficiency and scalability, key factors for competing in the spatial audio and data-over-sound markets.
Datavault AI’s Acoustic Sciences Division features WiSA, ADIO, and Sumerian patented technologies, including foundational spatial and multichannel wireless high-definition sound transmission technologies. The company’s platform serves industries such as sports & entertainment, events, biotech, and education. The parent company, headquartered in Philadelphia, also operates a Data Sciences division focusing on Web 3.0 and high-performance computing for data valuation and monetization.
Investors can find more information about the company and its technologies at dvlt.ai. The full press release is available at https://ibn.fm/EYWVu. Forward-looking statements in the announcement are subject to risks detailed in the company’s SEC filings.
