Canoo Holdings (“Canoo”) announced the appointment of Tony Aquila as Executive Chairman as it prepares for the closing of the announced merger with Hennessy Capital Acquisition Corp. IV (“HCAC”).

Mr. Aquila is the Founder, and former Chairman and CEO of Solera Holdings. Mr. Aquila is also a serial entrepreneur and philanthropist, and the recipient of the prestigious National EY Entrepreneur of The Year 2013 Technology Award.