Aware Appoints Seasoned Security Executive Ajay Amlani as CEO to Lead Next Phase of Growth and Innovation
Aware Inc. (NASDAQ: AWRE) has appointed Ajay Amlani as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Robert Eckel who retired in late 2024. Amlani brings nearly two decades of experience in government, private sector innovation, and identity technology.
Prior to joining Aware, Amlani served as Head of the Americas at iProov and held senior positions at Idemia. His background includes founding the company that became CLEAR, which now serves over 10 million Americans, and YOU Technology, a mobile-first identity platform serving 180 million Americans. He also worked at the Department of Defense's Defense Innovation Unit and was one of the early founders of the Department of Homeland Security.
The appointment follows an extensive international search process, with Aware's Board Chairman highlighting Amlani's deep industry expertise, visionary leadership, and track record of building and scaling impactful platforms as key factors in his selection.
Aware Inc. (NASDAQ: AWRE) ha nominato Ajay Amlani come nuovo Amministratore Delegato, succedendo a Robert Eckel, che si è ritirato alla fine del 2024. Amlani porta con sé quasi due decenni di esperienza nel governo, nell'innovazione del settore privato e nella tecnologia dell'identità.
Prima di unirsi ad Aware, Amlani ha ricoperto il ruolo di Responsabile delle Americhe presso iProov e ha occupato posizioni di alto livello in Idemia. Il suo background include la fondazione dell'azienda che è diventata CLEAR, che ora serve oltre 10 milioni di americani, e YOU Technology, una piattaforma di identità mobile-first che serve 180 milioni di americani. Ha anche lavorato presso l'Unità di Innovazione della Difesa del Dipartimento della Difesa ed è stato uno dei primi fondatori del Dipartimento della Sicurezza Interna.
La nomina arriva dopo un ampio processo di ricerca internazionale, con il presidente del consiglio di Aware che ha evidenziato l'ampia competenza settoriale di Amlani, la sua leadership visionaria e la sua esperienza nella costruzione e scalabilità di piattaforme impattanti come fattori chiave nella sua selezione.
Aware Inc. (NASDAQ: AWRE) ha nombrado a Ajay Amlani como su nuevo Director Ejecutivo, sucediendo a Robert Eckel, quien se retiró a finales de 2024. Amlani aporta casi dos décadas de experiencia en el gobierno, innovación del sector privado y tecnología de identidad.
Antes de unirse a Aware, Amlani se desempeñó como Director de las Américas en iProov y ocupó cargos de alto nivel en Idemia. Su experiencia incluye la fundación de la empresa que se convirtió en CLEAR, que ahora atiende a más de 10 millones de estadounidenses, y YOU Technology, una plataforma de identidad móvil primero que atiende a 180 millones de estadounidenses. También trabajó en la Unidad de Innovación de Defensa del Departamento de Defensa y fue uno de los primeros fundadores del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional.
La nominación sigue a un extenso proceso de búsqueda internacional, siendo el presidente de la junta de Aware quien destacó la profunda experiencia en la industria de Amlani, su liderazgo visionario y su historial de construcción y escalado de plataformas impactantes como factores clave en su selección.
Aware Inc. (NASDAQ: AWRE)는 Ajay Amlani를 새로운 최고경영자(CEO)로 임명했으며, 그는 2024년 말에 은퇴한 Robert Eckel을 이어받습니다. Amlani는 정부, 민간 부문의 혁신 및 신원 기술 분야에서 거의 20년의 경험을 제공합니다.
Aware에 합류하기 전, Amlani는 iProov의 아메리카 담당 책임자 역할을 맡았으며, Idemia에서 고위직을 역임했습니다. 그는 1천만 명 이상의 미국인을 서비스하는 CLEAR가 된 회사를 설립하였고, 1억8천만 명의 미국인을 위한 모바일 우선 신원 플랫폼인 YOU Technology의 창립자로도 알려져 있습니다. 그는 또한 국방부의 방위 혁신 부서에서 근무하였으며, 국토안보부의 초기 설립자 중 한 사람이기도 합니다.
이번 임명은 광범위한 국제 검색 과정을 거쳤으며, Aware의 이사회 의장은 Amlani의 깊은 산업 전문 지식, 비전 있는 리더십, 영향력 있는 플랫폼 구축 및 확장 이력을 그의 선발의 핵심 요소로 강조했습니다.
Aware Inc. (NASDAQ: AWRE) a nommé Ajay Amlani comme nouveau Directeur Général, succédant à Robert Eckel qui a pris sa retraite fin 2024. Amlani apporte près de deux décennies d'expérience dans le gouvernement, l'innovation du secteur privé et la technologie d'identité.
Avant de rejoindre Aware, Amlani était Responsable des Amériques chez iProov et a occupé des postes de direction chez Idemia. Son parcours inclut la fondation de l'entreprise qui est devenue CLEAR, maintenant au service de plus de 10 millions d'Américains, et YOU Technology, une plateforme d'identité mobile-first desservant 180 millions d'Américains. Il a également travaillé au sein de l'Unité d'Innovation de la Défense du Département de la Défense et a été l'un des premiers fondateurs du Département de la Sécurité intérieure.
La nomination fait suite à un vaste processus de recherche international, le président du conseil d'Aware soulignant l'expertise approfondie d'Amlani dans l'industrie, son leadership visionnaire et son parcours dans la construction et le développement de plateformes impactantes comme des facteurs clés de sa sélection.
Aware Inc. (NASDAQ: AWRE) hat Ajay Amlani als neuen Chief Executive Officer (CEO) ernannt, der Robert Eckel nachfolgt, der Ende 2024 in den Ruhestand ging. Amlani bringt nahezu zwei Jahrzehnte Erfahrung in der Regierung, der Innovation des Privatsektors und der Identitätstechnologie mit.
Vor seinem Eintritt bei Aware war Amlani als Leiter der Amerikas bei iProov tätig und hatte leitende Positionen bei Idemia inne. Zu seinem Hintergrund gehört die Gründung des Unternehmens, das zu CLEAR wurde, das heute über 10 Millionen Amerikaner bedient, sowie YOU Technology, eine mobile Identitätsplattform, die 180 Millionen Amerikanern dient. Zudem arbeitete er in der Innovationsabteilung des Verteidigungsministeriums und war einer der ersten Gründer des Ministeriums für Innere Sicherheit.
Die Ernennung erfolgte nach einem umfangreichen internationalen Suchprozess, wobei der Vorsitzende des Aware-Vorstands Amlanis umfassende Branchenexpertise, visionäre Führung und nachgewiesene Erfolge beim Aufbau und der Skalierung von wirkungsvollen Plattformen als zentrale Faktoren seiner Auswahl hervorhob.
- Appointment of experienced CEO with proven track record in identity technology and security
- New CEO's extensive background in both government and private sector innovation
- Previous success in founding and scaling major identity platforms (CLEAR, YOU Technology)
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BURLINGTON, Mass., Feb. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aware, Inc. (NASDAQ: AWRE), a leading global authentication company, today announces Ajay Amlani as its new Chief Executive Officer, following an extensive international search process. Amlani replaces Robert Eckel, who retired from Aware in late 2024.
Amlani brings nearly two decades of experience at the intersection of government, private sector innovation, and cutting-edge identity technology to drive Aware’s growth.
Most recently, Amlani served as Head of the Americas at iProov, a 200+ person digital identity company based in London. From 2019 through 2021, Amlani held roles as Idemia’s SVP of Corporate Strategy and Development and GM of Commercial Business, where he established the company’s first-ever partnerships with the largest mobile handset/operating system manufacturers, fintech companies, mobile wallets, and shared economy/e-commerce companies. Amlani served in the U.S. government between 2016 and 2019, first under Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and then under Secretary James Mattis, to launch the Defense Innovation Unit, the first Silicon Valley-based unit of the Department of Defense established to modernize our military with better technology.
Notably, Amlani founded and developed several identity platforms. He cofounded the original company that went on to become CLEAR, which now serves more than 10 million Americans with airport fast-line and identity verification services, and YOU Technology, a mobile-first, retailer-focused identity and loyalty platform serving 180 million Americans with personalized digital savings. In 2003, Amlani was one of the early founders of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Together with an exceptional team, the organization has successfully safeguarded the nation, preventing any major terrorist incidents on U.S. soil since its inception.
“From these cumulative experiences, I have developed an intense personal interest, desire and enthusiasm to address identity issues in society,” said Amlani. “Today, biometrics are at a critical inflection point, reaching widespread societal acceptance as consumers realize it is possible and highly liberating to achieve the holy grail of convenience combined with superior security. At Aware, I will help tip the scales further in the direction of biometric authentication, a simple yet elegant solution to the very complex, multi-faceted challenge of assuring and protecting digital identity.”
Brent P. Johnstone, Chairman of the Board at Aware commented: “After an extensive and highly competitive selection process, we are thrilled to welcome Amlani as our next CEO. His deep industry expertise, visionary leadership, and relentless focus on innovation set him apart. From his founding of the entity that became CLEAR to redefining how retailers connect with customers through digital identity and loyalty at YOU Technology, Ajay has a history of building and scaling platforms that make a real impact. His track record of growing innovative products, companies, and organizations has improved the lives of millions, and we’re confident he’ll bring that same energy and vision to help Aware reach new heights.”
About Aware
Aware is a global biometric platform company that uses data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to tackle everyday business and identity challenges through biometrics. For over 30 years we’ve been a trusted name in the field. Aware’s offerings address the growing challenges that government and commercial enterprises face in knowing, authenticating and securing individuals through frictionless and highly secure user experiences. Our algorithms are based on diverse operational data sets from around the world, and we prioritize making biometric technology in an ethical and responsible manner. Aware is a publicly held company (NASDAQ: AWRE) based in Burlington, Massachusetts. To learn more, visit our website or follow us on LinkedIn and X.
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Portions of this release contain forward-looking statements regarding future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding the expected increase in use of biometric authentication and the expected growth of Aware. Aware wishes to caution you that there are factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results indicated by such statements. We refer you to the risk factors set forth in the documents Aware files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically the section titled Risk Factors in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, and other reports and filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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