NorthWest Biotherapeutics Inc (NWBO)

[GoodGuyBill]

I was reading through the proxy again and have a question regarding J Cofer Black. Although he has an impressive background in International Affairs, counterterrorism/intelligence and cybersecurity, it seems (with the exception of cybersecurity) unrelated to the business of NWBO. Does anyone know anything about his specific role/objective at NWBO, what he has accomplished since he was bought on board almost 4.5 years ago or how his background fits in with NWBO objectives in its immediate and long-term goals/objectives?

I know initially the impression was that he was hired to ferret out the phase5 perps and so-called shorts, etc but doesn't look like anything developed out of his work. Just looking for information prior to the vote.

By the way I got my proxy documentation from etrade, tdamerica today.

J. Cofer Black. Ambassador Black was appointed to the Board of Directors in January 2016. Ambassador Black is an internationally renowned U.S. government leader and expert in cybersecurity, counterterrorism and national security. Since 2009, he has served as Vice President for Global Operations at Blackbird Raytheon Technologies, a division of Raytheon Company, a NYSE-listed security company. From 2004 until 2008, he provided strategic guidance and business development as Vice Chairman of Blackwater Worldwide and as Chairman of Total Intelligence Solutions. During 2002?–?2005, he was appointed by the President of the United States to serve as the Ambassador, Coordinator for Counterterrorism, reporting directly to the Secretary of State for developing, coordinating and implementing American counterterrorism policy. Prior to his role as Ambassador, he served a 28-year career in the Central Intelligence Agency, reaching Senior Intelligence Service (SIS-4) level as Director, Counterterrorist Center (D/CTC), where he managed 1,300 professional personnel and an annual operational budget of more than one billion dollars. Ambassador Black is experienced representing the United States at the Head of State level, managing media as a diplomatic spokesperson and in public speaking as keynote speaker both as a senior U.S. Government official and business leader. Ambassador Black has received numerous awards and recognitions throughout his career, including the Distinguished Intelligence Medal (the CIA’s highest award for achievement). Ambassador Black received a B.A. in International Affairs from the University of Southern California in 1973 and an M.A. in International Affairs from the University of Southern California in 1974. We believe Ambassador Black’s background and experience make him well qualified to serve as a Director.