Yes, I agree the PROSPECTIVE ceo is ready to sign but WHAT is holding him back? Aiijt has several prospects , you would think someone would jump ahead of the other for the opportunity to represent the greatest thing since sliced bread. Aiijt by himself is not confirmation of the tech, the bows will go to Dr Taylor for the successful results.
The delay in confirmation is probably the bells and whistles being added; that will satisfy the customer as they are tranfering those from lab to fab.
I hope he takes the most qualified person, not prejudiced by past affiliations with AMD or Global Foundries. His compensation will be generous, and over time I hope from revenues that he is there to generate.