ROC appoints biometrics pioneer Anil Jain to board as size rises to nine directors
Rank One Computing (ROC) appointed Dr. Anil Jain, a longtime computer science professor and biometrics researcher, to its board effective October 5, 2026, filling a seat created when the board expanded from eight to nine directors. The board determined he is independent, although he receives a $30,000 annual advisory fee under an Advisor Agreement that began September 1, 2026. The filing describes a routine board addition with director pay that is prorated for the current fiscal year.
Key points
- Board increased from eight to nine directors; Jain fills the new seat, effective October 5, 2026.
- Jain has provided technical advisory services since September 1, 2026 under an Advisor Agreement paying $30,000 per year; the board considered it in its independence finding.
- Director pay includes a $50,000 annual equity retainer in restricted stock units and a $12,500 annual cash retainer, both prorated; the first RSU grant is December 1, 2026.
- Jain has not been appointed to any board committee and will serve until the next annual shareholder meeting.
The filing
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