Mitek Systems Announces Mark Rossi as a Nominee to its Board of Directors
Mitek Systems (NASDAQ: MITK) has nominated Mark Rossi to its board of directors, pending shareholder approval at the upcoming annual meeting in March. Rossi, who will also serve on the board's audit committee, brings over 40 years of strategic, financial, and operational expertise. As co-founder of Cornerstone Equity Investors, he managed Private Equity funds for 25 years, with notable investments including Dell Computer and Health Management Associates.
Rossi has served on approximately 25 company boards, including seven public entities. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board for Vali Cyber, a cybersecurity firm. CEO Ed West highlighted Rossi's previous experience from their time together at Cardtronics, emphasizing his ability to navigate strategic, operational, financial, and competitive challenges. The nomination aligns with Mitek's strategy to strengthen leadership and oversight while expanding market presence.
Mitek Systems (NASDAQ: MITK) ha nominato Mark Rossi nel suo consiglio di amministrazione, in attesa dell'approvazione degli azionisti durante l'imminente assemblea annuale di marzo. Rossi, che farà parte anche del comitato di revisione del consiglio, porta con sé oltre 40 anni di esperienza strategica, finanziaria e operativa. In qualità di co-fondatore di Cornerstone Equity Investors, ha gestito fondi di Private Equity per 25 anni, con investimenti significativi tra cui Dell Computer e Health Management Associates.
Rossi ha ricoperto incarichi in circa 25 consigli di amministrazione aziendali, inclusi sette enti pubblici. Attualmente è presidente del consiglio di Vali Cyber, un'azienda di cybersicurezza. Il CEO Ed West ha sottolineato l'esperienza pregressa di Rossi derivante dal loro passato insieme in Cardtronics, evidenziando la sua capacità di affrontare sfide strategiche, operative, finanziarie e competitive. La nomination è in linea con la strategia di Mitek di rafforzare la leadership e la supervisione mentre espande la presenza sul mercato.
Mitek Systems (NASDAQ: MITK) ha nominado a Mark Rossi en su consejo de administración, pendiente de la aprobación de los accionistas en la próxima reunión anual en marzo. Rossi, que también formará parte del comité de auditoría del consejo, aporta más de 40 años de experiencia estratégica, financiera y operativa. Como cofundador de Cornerstone Equity Investors, gestionó fondos de Private Equity durante 25 años, con inversiones notables que incluyen Dell Computer y Health Management Associates.
Rossi ha formado parte de aproximadamente 25 consejos de empresas, incluyendo siete entidades públicas. Actualmente, se desempeña como presidente del consejo de Vali Cyber, una empresa de ciberseguridad. El CEO Ed West destacó la experiencia previa de Rossi durante su tiempo juntos en Cardtronics, enfatizando su capacidad para enfrentar desafíos estratégicos, operativos, financieros y competitivos. La nominación está alineada con la estrategia de Mitek de fortalecer el liderazgo y la supervisión mientras amplía su presencia en el mercado.
Mitek Systems (NASDAQ: MITK)는 마크 로시를 이사회에 지명했으며, 이는 3월 예정된 연례 회의에서 주주들의 승인을 기다리고 있습니다. 로시는 이사회 감사위원회에서도 활동하며, 40년 이상의 전략적, 재무적 및 운영적 전문성을 갖추고 있습니다. 코너스톤 에쿼티 인베스터스의 공동 창립자로서, 그는 25년 동안 사모펀드를 관리했으며, 델 컴퓨터와 헬스 매니지먼트 어소시에이츠와 같은 주목할 만한 투자를 진행했습니다.
로시는 약 25개의 기업 이사회에서 활동했으며, 그 중 7개는 상장 기업입니다. 현재 사이버 보안 회사인 발리 사이버의 이사회 의장을 맡고 있습니다. CEO 에드 웨스트는 카드트로닉스에서 함께했던 경험을 강조하며, 로시가 전략적, 운영적, 재무적 및 경쟁적 도전을 극복할 수 있는 능력을 강조했습니다. 이번 지명은 시장에서의 존재감을 확대하면서 리더십과 감시 기능을 강화하려는 Mitek의 전략과 일치합니다.
Mitek Systems (NASDAQ: MITK) a nommé Mark Rossi au conseil d'administration, sous réserve de l'approbation des actionnaires lors de la prochaine assemblée annuelle en mars. Rossi, qui siégera également au comité d'audit du conseil, apporte plus de 40 ans d'expertise stratégique, financière et opérationnelle. En tant que co-fondateur de Cornerstone Equity Investors, il a géré des fonds de capital-investissement pendant 25 ans, avec des investissements notables dans Dell Computer et Health Management Associates.
Rossi a siégé à environ 25 conseils d'administration d'entreprises, dont sept entités publiques. Il est actuellement président du conseil de Vali Cyber, une entreprise de cybersécurité. Le PDG Ed West a souligné l'expérience antérieure de Rossi lors de leur collaboration chez Cardtronics, mettant en avant sa capacité à relever des défis stratégiques, opérationnels, financiers et concurrentiels. La nomination s'inscrit dans la stratégie de Mitek visant à renforcer le leadership et la supervision tout en élargissant sa présence sur le marché.
Mitek Systems (NASDAQ: MITK) hat Mark Rossi in seinen Vorstand nominiert, vorbehaltlich der Zustimmung der Aktionäre bei der nächsten Hauptversammlung im März. Rossi, der auch im Prüfungsausschuss des Vorstands tätig sein wird, bringt über 40 Jahre strategische, finanzielle und operationale Erfahrung mit. Als Mitbegründer von Cornerstone Equity Investors leitete er 25 Jahre lang Private-Equity-Fonds, darunter bedeutende Investitionen in Dell Computer und Health Management Associates.
Rossi hat in etwa 25 Unternehmensvorständen gesessen, darunter sieben öffentliche Unternehmen. Derzeit ist er Vorsitzender des Vorstands von Vali Cyber, einem Cybersecurity-Unternehmen. CEO Ed West hob Rossis frühere Erfahrungen aus ihrer gemeinsamen Zeit bei Cardtronics hervor und betonte seine Fähigkeit, strategische, operationale, finanzielle und wettbewerbsorientierte Herausforderungen zu bewältigen. Die Nominierung steht im Einklang mit Miteks Strategie zur Stärkung der Führung und Überwachung bei gleichzeitiger Erweiterung der Marktpräsenz.
- Addition of board member with extensive experience in technology and financial services
- Nominee brings significant governance expertise from 25 company boards
- Strategic experience in M&A, IPOs, and organizational restructuring
- Direct cybersecurity expertise as Chairman of Vali Cyber
- None.
To be Voted on at the Company’s Annual Meeting in March
Mr. Rossi brings over four decades of strategic, financial, and operational expertise, having served on the boards of approximately 25 companies, including seven public entities. He is a co-founder of Cornerstone Equity Investors, where he managed a series of Private Equity funds over a period of 25 years. His investment experience spans various industries, including technology, business and financial services and consumer products. Cornerstone's notable portfolio investments include Dell Computer, Health Management Associates, and Novatel Wireless.
“I had the privilege of working with Mark during his time on the board at Cardtronics, where I saw firsthand his ability to build strong, accountable relationships with both management and directors,” said Ed West, CEO of Mitek Systems. “Mark served as a trusted thought partner, helping us navigate strategic, operational, financial, and competitive challenges with clarity and purpose. His extensive experience across industries, along with his deep governance expertise, will be valuable as we advance Mitek's growth strategy and continue to deliver value to our customers and shareholders.”
In addition to his private equity achievements, Mr. Rossi has deep expertise in corporate governance, M&A, IPOs, and organizational restructuring. Currently, he consults and serves as a director for companies ranging from startups to enterprises with revenues exceeding
Mr. Rossi’s nomination underscores Mitek’s commitment to strengthening its leadership and oversight as the company continues to expand its market presence and drive long-term value creation. His expertise in safeguarding digital environments and addressing emerging security threats complements Mitek’s mission to protect global enterprises and their customers from fraud and cyber risks.
About Mitek
Mitek (NASDAQ: MITK) is a global leader in digital access, founded to bridge the physical and digital worlds. Mitek’s advanced identity verification technologies and global platform make digital access faster and more secure than ever, providing companies new levels of control, deployment ease and operation, while protecting the entire customer journey. With solutions trusted by 7,900 organizations around the world, including the majority of North American financial institutions which rely on our mobile check deposit solutions, Mitek helps companies reduce risk and meet regulatory requirements. Learn more at www.miteksystems.com.
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Forward-Looking Statements
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