Aware Elevates Gary Evee as Chairman of the Board of Directors
Aware Inc (NASDAQ: AWRE) has appointed Gary Evee as its new Chairman of the Board of Directors, succeeding Brent P. Johnstone who held the position since March 2019. Johnstone will continue serving as a board member.
Evee, who joined Aware's board in February 2021, brings over 25 years of experience in technology, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. He is the Founder and CEO of Evee Security Consulting Group and is launching a second cybersecurity startup in Boston. Previously at IBM, he served as Chief of Staff for IBM Security, helping grow the division into a $2 billion revenue business.
The new chairman currently serves on multiple boards including Dedham Savings Bank, Charlesbridge Bank, and the Association of Industries of Massachusetts. He is also Chair of Mass Insight and supports CyberTrust Massachusetts, holding a B.A. in Political Science from Hampton University.
Aware Inc (NASDAQ: AWRE) ha nominato Gary Evee come nuovo Presidente del Consiglio di Amministrazione, succedendo a Brent P. Johnstone che ha ricoperto la carica da marzo 2019. Johnstone continuerà a servire come membro del consiglio.
Evee, che è entrato a far parte del consiglio di Aware nel febbraio 2021, porta con sé oltre 25 anni di esperienza in tecnologia, cybersecurity e trasformazione digitale. È il Fondatore e CEO di Evee Security Consulting Group e sta lanciando una seconda startup nel settore della cybersecurity a Boston. In precedenza, ha lavorato presso IBM, dove ha ricoperto il ruolo di Chief of Staff per IBM Security, contribuendo a far crescere la divisione fino a diventare un'azienda con un fatturato di 2 miliardi di dollari.
Il nuovo presidente attualmente è membro di diversi consigli, tra cui Dedham Savings Bank, Charlesbridge Bank e l'Associazione delle Industrie del Massachusetts. È anche Presidente di Mass Insight e supporta CyberTrust Massachusetts, possedendo una laurea in Scienze Politiche presso la Hampton University.
Aware Inc (NASDAQ: AWRE) ha nombrado a Gary Evee como su nuevo Presidente de la Junta Directiva, sucediendo a Brent P. Johnstone, quien ocupó el cargo desde marzo de 2019. Johnstone continuará sirviendo como miembro de la junta.
Evee, quien se unió a la junta de Aware en febrero de 2021, aporta más de 25 años de experiencia en tecnología, ciberseguridad y transformación digital. Es el Fundador y CEO de Evee Security Consulting Group y está lanzando una segunda startup de ciberseguridad en Boston. Anteriormente, en IBM, se desempeñó como Jefe de Personal para IBM Security, ayudando a hacer crecer la división hasta convertirla en un negocio con ingresos de 2 mil millones de dólares.
El nuevo presidente actualmente forma parte de múltiples juntas, incluyendo Dedham Savings Bank, Charlesbridge Bank y la Asociación de Industrias de Massachusetts. También es Presidente de Mass Insight y apoya a CyberTrust Massachusetts, poseyendo una licenciatura en Ciencias Políticas de la Hampton University.
Aware Inc (NASDAQ: AWRE)는 Gary Evee를 새 이사회 의장으로 임명하며, 2019년 3월부터 이 자리를 맡고 있던 Brent P. Johnstone를 후임으로 합니다. Johnstone은 이사회 회원으로 계속 활동할 것입니다.
Evee는 2021년 2월 Aware의 이사회에 합류했으며, 기술, 사이버 보안 및 디지털 혁신 분야에서 25년 이상의 경험을 가지고 있습니다. 그는 Evee Security Consulting Group의 창립자이자 CEO이며, 보스턴에서 두 번째 사이버 보안 스타트업을 시작하고 있습니다. 이전에 IBM에서 그는 IBM Security의 비서실장으로 재직하며 이 부서를 20억 달러의 수익을 올리는 사업으로 성장시키는 데 기여했습니다.
새 의장은 현재 Dedham Savings Bank, Charlesbridge Bank 및 매사추세츠 산업 협회의 여러 이사회에서 활동하고 있습니다. 그는 Mass Insight의 의장으로도 활동하며 CyberTrust Massachusetts를 지원하고 있으며, Hampton University에서 정치학 학사 학위를 취득했습니다.
Aware Inc (NASDAQ: AWRE) a nommé Gary Evee comme nouveau Président du Conseil d'Administration, succédant à Brent P. Johnstone qui occupait ce poste depuis mars 2019. Johnstone continuera à siéger en tant que membre du conseil.
Evee, qui a rejoint le conseil d'Aware en février 2021, apporte plus de 25 ans d'expérience dans les domaines de la technologie, de la cybersécurité et de la transformation numérique. Il est le fondateur et PDG d'Evee Security Consulting Group et lance une deuxième startup de cybersécurité à Boston. Auparavant chez IBM, il a été chef de cabinet pour IBM Security, contribuant à faire croître la division pour en faire une entreprise générant 2 milliards de dollars de revenus.
Le nouveau président siège actuellement dans plusieurs conseils, y compris Dedham Savings Bank, Charlesbridge Bank et l'Association des Industries du Massachusetts. Il est également président de Mass Insight et soutient CyberTrust Massachusetts, titulaire d'un B.A. en sciences politiques de la Hampton University.
Aware Inc (NASDAQ: AWRE) hat Gary Evee zum neuen Vorsitzenden des Aufsichtsrats ernannt, der Brent P. Johnstone nachfolgt, der die Position seit März 2019 innehatte. Johnstone wird weiterhin als Vorstandsmitglied tätig sein.
Evee, der im Februar 2021 in den Vorstand von Aware eintrat, bringt über 25 Jahre Erfahrung in Technologie, Cybersicherheit und digitaler Transformation mit. Er ist der Gründer und CEO der Evee Security Consulting Group und gründet ein zweites Cybersicherheits-Startup in Boston. Zuvor war er bei IBM tätig, wo er als Chief of Staff für IBM Security arbeitete und half, die Abteilung zu einem Unternehmen mit einem Umsatz von 2 Milliarden Dollar auszubauen.
Der neue Vorsitzende ist derzeit in mehreren Vorständen tätig, darunter Dedham Savings Bank, Charlesbridge Bank und die Vereinigung der Industrien von Massachusetts. Er ist auch Vorsitzender von Mass Insight und unterstützt CyberTrust Massachusetts und hat einen B.A. in Politikwissenschaft von der Hampton University.
- Appointment of chairman with extensive cybersecurity expertise and proven track record in growing IBM's security division to $2B revenue
- New chairman brings 25+ years of technology and digital transformation experience
- Previous chairman remains on board ensuring leadership continuity
- New chairman's active involvement in multiple financial institutions' boards adds valuable industry connections
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Board Veteran Brings Deep Cybersecurity and Global Business Expertise to Lead Next Phase of Growth
BURLINGTON, Mass., April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aware, Inc. (NASDAQ: AWRE), a leading global authentication company, has appointed Gary Evee as its new Chairman of the Board of Directors. Evee succeeds Brent P. Johnstone, who held the position since March 2019 and will remain on the Aware Board.
“It has been a great honor to have served as Chairman of the Board of Directors at Aware,” said Johnstone. “I remain deeply committed to Aware’s mission and am excited to continue supporting the company as a member of the Board. I am confident that Gary’s leadership and expertise will help drive the company forward as biometric authentication becomes increasingly critical to global security.”
Evee has been a director of Aware since February 2021. He is a seasoned cybersecurity business leader, entrepreneur, and strategic advisor with over 25 years of experience in technology, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. He is the Founder and CEO of Evee Security Consulting Group, a trusted cybersecurity advisory firm. In addition to leading Evee Consulting, he is currently launching his second cybersecurity startup based in Boston, with customers across the country.
Previously, Evee spent over two decades at IBM, where he played a pivotal role in growing its cybersecurity business. As Chief of Staff for IBM Security, he helped drive the division’s rapid growth, making IBM Security the world’s leading enterprise security provider with nearly
Beyond his corporate leadership, Evee is an active board director and civic leader. He serves on the boards of Dedham Savings Bank, Charlesbridge Bank, and the Association of Industries of Massachusetts (AIM), providing expertise in risk management, cybersecurity, and digital innovation. He is also Chair of Mass Insight, a nonprofit focused on expanding access to education. A strong advocate for cybersecurity workforce development, he supports CyberTrust Massachusetts, a statewide initiative to protect under resourced towns and municipalities and build cyber talent.
Evee holds a B.A. in Political Science from Hampton University and is widely regarded as a leader in cybersecurity and digital risk management.
"I’m excited to step into this role at such a pivotal time for Aware,” said Evee. “With a seasoned bench of executives, a strong Board of Directors, and a clear focus on innovation and impact, I’m eager to help guide Aware into its next chapter of growth, leveraging my background to support that vision. I also want to thank Brent for his leadership and for helping prepare Aware for this next chapter. His vision and dedication have built a strong foundation, and I look forward to building upon that momentum as we drive the company forward.”
About Aware
Aware is a global biometric platform company that uses data science and machine learning 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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