Byrna Technologies Appoints Robert Holmes as Vice President of New Product Development and R&D

ANDOVER, Mass., March 16, 2026 -- Byrna Technologies Inc. (“Byrna” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BYRN), a personal defense technology company specializing in the development, manufacture, and sale of innovative less-lethal personal security solutions, today announced the appointment of Robert Holmes as Vice President of New Product Development and Research & Development.

In this role, Mr. Holmes will lead Byrna’s product innovation strategy and engineering efforts, overseeing the development of new technologies and products while advancing the Company’s research and development initiatives. He will work closely with Byrna’s engineering, manufacturing, and leadership teams to accelerate product development and expand the Company’s portfolio of less-lethal personal security solutions.

Mr. Holmes brings extensive experience leading product innovation, engineering, and development teams across consumer technology and advanced hardware industries. Prior to joining Byrna, Mr. Holmes held leadership roles at iRobot, where he was responsible for driving product development and commercialization across multiple consumer robotics platforms. Earlier in his career, he served as Director of Research and Development at Thermacell Repellents, where he helped lead the development and launch of the Thermacell LIV Smart Mosquito Repellent System, an award-winning connected home product that redefined the mosquito repellent category through integrated hardware, software, and design innovation.

“Robert brings a proven track record of guiding innovative products from concept to commercialization, and that expertise will be invaluable as we continue investing in product innovation and expanding our lineup of less-lethal personal security solutions,” said Byrna CEO Conn Davis. “His engineering leadership and deep experience in consumer technology make him a tremendous addition to our team as we build the next generation of less-lethal personal defense solutions. We are thrilled to welcome Robert to Byrna.”

“I am excited to join Byrna and contribute to the Company’s mission of delivering innovative personal security solutions,” said Robert Holmes. “Byrna has built a strong reputation for developing effective less-lethal technologies, and I look forward to working with the team to expand the product pipeline and continue advancing solutions that serve consumers, law enforcement, and security professionals.”

Mr. Holmes earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and has held engineering roles at Keurig Dr. Pepper and Qinetiq North America.

About Byrna Technologies Inc.
Byrna is a personal defense technology company specializing in the development, manufacture, and sale of innovative less-lethal personal security solutions. For more information on the Company, please visit the corporate website or the Company’s investor relations site. The Company is the manufacturer of the Byrna

 CL, Byrna  LE and Byrna  SD personal security devices, state-of-the-art handheld CO2 powered launchers designed to provide a less-lethal alternative to a firearm for the consumer, private security, and law enforcement markets. To purchase Byrna products, visit the Company’s e-commerce store.