Global Digital Solutions Inc. announced that Stephen L. Norris has been elected Vice Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors. In his role as Vice Chairman, Mr. Norris will work closely with GDSI's Chairman and CEO, Richard J. Sullivan, to implement the Company's global growth and acquisition strategy. As announced on July 2, 2014, Mr. Norris was recently appointed to GDSI's Board of Directors and named Chairman and CEO of GDSI International.

Prior to joining GDSI, Mr. Norris served as Chairman of Stephen Norris Capital Partners, LLC. In addition, he is one of five co-founders of The Carlyle Group.