• Merlin named a seven-member board following its business combination with Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. IV.
• Founder Matt George will serve as chairman and CEO.
• Michael Blitzer was appointed lead independent director; he is chairman and CEO of Inflection Point Fund I.
• Kenneth Braithwaite joined board; he previously served as US Navy secretary.
• Dr. Robert H. Smith was added as director; he previously served as CEO of Blue Origin.

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