David J. Manners, 71, has served as a director of T1 Energy since April 2024. Mr. Manners previously founded the Decapolis Group LLC, which was an international consulting firm focused on global oil and gas and renewable energy projects. Prior to founding the Decapolis Group in 1999, he served for 20 years at the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), which included multiple tours abroad, including serving on two occasions as the CIA s Chief of Station. Separately, Mr. Manners has for many years provided analyses of global affairs and risks to leading U.S. investment banks, hedge funds, and private equity firms. Mr. Manners graduated with Merit from the United States Naval Academy with a B.S. in European Studies, and he holds an M.A. in Government, with a Certificate in National Security Studies, from Georgetown University. We believe Mr. Manners is qualified to serve on the Board because of his deep experience and expertise in geopolitical, public and government affairs, his vast experience and contacts in international affairs and business, and his extensive experience in evaluating risk across industries.