PALM BEACH, Fla., April 24, 2013 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Global Digital Solutions (pinksheets:GDSI), a company that is positioning itself as a leader in providing knowledge-based and culturally attuned social consulting and security-related solutions in unsettled areas, announced today that Florida's former Lt. Governor, Jennifer Carroll, has joined the company as a senior advisor. The company also stated that Ms. Carroll is expected to become President and Chief Operating Officer once the planned merger with Airtronic USA, Inc. has been completed.

Florida's 18th Lt. Governor, Carroll was the state's first female elected as Lt. Governor and its first African-American elected statewide. Prior to her service as Lt. Governor, Carroll was a state legislator for over seven years, a small business owner, and Executive Director of Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs responsible for over 1.8 million veterans. As Lt. Governor from 2011 to 2013, Carroll oversaw the Florida Department of Military Affairs, the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs, and was Chairperson of Space Florida. She was also the Governor's Designee on the Florida Defense Support Task Force, and Chairperson on the Governor's Task Force on Citizen Safety and Protection.

"We're very excited that Jennifer Carroll has joined the Global Digital team as a senior advisor," said Richard J. Sullivan, the company's largest shareholder who will become Chairman and CEO after the acquisition with Airtronic is completed. "Jennifer's extensive experience in government and military affairs will be extremely helpful as we complete the Airtronic merger process and continue to implement our global growth strategy going forward. Her multicultural background and dedication to public service are a perfect fit for our global strategy. Once the merger is completed, Jennifer will transition to a key leadership role as President and COO of Global Digital Solutions."

On August 20, 2012, the GDSI and Airtronic announced that they had signed a letter of intent to enter into good faith discussions involving a potential strategic combination in which Airtronic would be acquired by GDSI. Having completed those good faith discussions, the companies signed a merger agreement and reorganization plan on October 16, 2012.

"I'm delighted to join Global Digital Solutions as a senior advisor," commented Jennifer Carroll. "And I look forward to working closely with the team at GDSI and Airtronic to seize what I believe are truly enormous growth opportunities both in the domestic and global arenas." Dr. Merriellyn Kett, Airtronic's CEO and President, also commented on the appointment: "I'm very pleased that someone with Jennifer Carroll's leadership experience in government and with her dedicated military service has joined the GDSI team. Her experience will serve us well as we address the needs of our customers here in the United States and around the world."

Once the merger between GDSI and Airtronic is finalized, Dr. Kett is expected to continue serving as CEO of Airtronic.

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