Phunware Appoints Jeremy Krol as Chief Operating Officer
Phunware (NASDAQ: PHUN) has appointed Jeremy Krol as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective February 10, 2025. Krol, who joined the company in June 2024 as Fractional COO, brings over 20 years of experience in engineering, finance, and technology startups.
In his new role, Krol will oversee company operations to ensure business scalability and alignment with objectives. His expertise includes optimizing business operations, integrating technology with market needs, and leading teams through complex transitions. He specializes in implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System framework and has a background in working with tech startups and SMBs, focusing on scaling challenges, go-to-market strategies, and business model development.
Phunware (NASDAQ: PHUN) ha nominato Jeremy Krol come Chief Operating Officer (COO), con effetto dal 10 febbraio 2025. Krol, che è entrato a far parte dell'azienda nel giugno 2024 come COO frazionale, porta con sé oltre 20 anni di esperienza in ingegneria, finanza e startup tecnologiche.
Nel suo nuovo ruolo, Krol supervisionerà le operazioni aziendali per garantire la scalabilità e l'allineamento con gli obiettivi. La sua esperienza include l'ottimizzazione delle operazioni aziendali, l'integrazione della tecnologia con le esigenze di mercato e la guida dei team attraverso transizioni complesse. È specializzato nell'implementazione del framework dell'Entrepreneurial Operating System e ha un background di lavoro con startup tecnologiche e PMI, concentrandosi su sfide di scalabilità, strategie di ingresso nel mercato e sviluppo di modelli di business.
Phunware (NASDAQ: PHUN) ha nombrado a Jeremy Krol como Director de Operaciones (COO), con efecto a partir del 10 de febrero de 2025. Krol, quien se unió a la empresa en junio de 2024 como COO fraccionado, aporta más de 20 años de experiencia en ingeniería, finanzas y startups tecnológicas.
En su nuevo cargo, Krol supervisará las operaciones de la empresa para asegurar la escalabilidad del negocio y la alineación con los objetivos. Su experiencia incluye la optimización de operaciones comerciales, la integración de la tecnología con las necesidades del mercado y el liderazgo de equipos durante transiciones complejas. Se especializa en la implementación del marco del Sistema Operativo Empresarial y tiene experiencia trabajando con startups tecnológicas y pymes, enfocándose en desafíos de escalabilidad, estrategias de entrada al mercado y desarrollo de modelos de negocio.
Phunware (NASDAQ: PHUN)는 Jeremy Krol을 최고 운영 책임자 (COO)로 임명했으며, 이는 2025년 2월 10일부터 효력을 발휘합니다. Krol은 2024년 6월에 부분 COO로 회사에 합류했으며, 엔지니어링, 재무 및 기술 스타트업 분야에서 20년 이상의 경험을 가지고 있습니다.
그의 새로운 역할에서 Krol은 비즈니스의 확장성과 목표에 대한 정렬을 보장하기 위해 회사 운영을 감독할 것입니다. 그의 전문 분야는 비즈니스 운영 최적화, 시장 요구에 맞춘 기술 통합 및 복잡한 전환을 통한 팀 리딩을 포함합니다. 그는 기업가 운영 시스템 프레임워크의 구현에 전문화되어 있으며, 기술 스타트업 및 중소기업과의 협력 경험을 가지고 있으며, 확장 문제, 시장 진입 전략 및 비즈니스 모델 개발에 중점을 두고 있습니다.
Phunware (NASDAQ: PHUN) a nommé Jeremy Krol en tant que Directeur des opérations (COO), avec effet à partir du 10 février 2025. Krol, qui a rejoint l'entreprise en juin 2024 en tant que COO fractionné, apporte plus de 20 ans d'expérience dans l'ingénierie, la finance et les startups technologiques.
Dans son nouveau rôle, Krol supervisera les opérations de l'entreprise pour garantir l'évolutivité des affaires et l'alignement avec les objectifs. Son expertise comprend l'optimisation des opérations commerciales, l'intégration de la technologie avec les besoins du marché et la direction d'équipes à travers des transitions complexes. Il est spécialisé dans la mise en œuvre du cadre du Système d'exploitation entrepreneurial et a une expérience de travail avec des startups technologiques et des PME, en se concentrant sur les défis de mise à l'échelle, les stratégies d'entrée sur le marché et le développement de modèles commerciaux.
Phunware (NASDAQ: PHUN) hat Jeremy Krol zum Chief Operating Officer (COO) ernannt, mit Wirkung zum 10. Februar 2025. Krol, der im Juni 2024 als Fractional COO in das Unternehmen eintrat, bringt über 20 Jahre Erfahrung in den Bereichen Ingenieurwesen, Finanzen und Technologie-Startups mit.
In seiner neuen Rolle wird Krol die Unternehmensabläufe überwachen, um die Skalierbarkeit des Geschäfts und die Ausrichtung an den Zielen sicherzustellen. Zu seinen Fachkenntnissen zählen die Optimierung von Geschäftsabläufen, die Integration von Technologie mit den Marktbedürfnissen und die Führung von Teams durch komplexe Übergänge. Er ist spezialisiert auf die Implementierung des Entrepreneurial Operating System-Frameworks und hat Erfahrung in der Zusammenarbeit mit Technologie-Startups und KMU, wobei er sich auf Skalierungsherausforderungen, Markteintrittsstrategien und die Entwicklung von Geschäftsmodellen konzentriert.
- Internal promotion demonstrates succession planning and leadership continuity
- New COO brings 20+ years of relevant experience in engineering, finance, and technology
- Expertise in scaling operations and implementing operational frameworks could improve efficiency
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Experienced Leader to Help Drive Growth of Phunware’s Mobile App Solutions
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phunware, Inc. (“Phunware” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: PHUN), a leader in enterprise cloud solutions for mobile applications, today announced the appointment of Jeremy Krol as Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective February 10, 2025. Mr. Krol, who joined Phunware in June 2024 and most recently held the position of Fractional COO, brings more than 20 years of experience with a background in engineering, finance, and technology startups. He will oversee the Company’s operations to ensure the business is scalable and aligned with objectives that drive meaningful impact.
“Jeremy is a strategic operator who blends sharp analytical thinking with intuitive leadership,” said Stephen Chen, CEO of Phunware. “He has a natural talent for problem-solving, system optimization, and team empowerment. He is a major asset to Phunware and will be an integral part of the Phunware team moving forward.”
Mr. Krol has spent his career optimizing business operations, integrating technology with market needs, and leading high-performing teams through complex transitions. He excels at bringing structure to ambiguity, leveraging proven frameworks like the Entrepreneurial Operating System to instill operational rigor while maintaining adaptability in a fast-moving industry.
“I am looking forward to my increased leadership role with Phunware. I aim to distill complex challenges into clear, actionable steps to foster collaboration and momentum within the organization,” said Mr. Krol. “I feel that my ability to bridge strategy with people will prove to be beneficial for the Company.”
Prior to Phunware, Jeremy worked extensively with tech startups and SMBs, guiding them through scaling challenges, refining go-to-market strategies, and developing resilient business models. His leadership style is grounded in curiosity, pragmatism, and a commitment to building strong, accountable teams. Whether navigating market shifts or refining internal processes, Jeremy is dedicated to driving Phunware’s continued evolution and expansion into new verticals.
About Phunware
Phunware, Inc. (NASDAQ: PHUN) is an enterprise software company specializing in mobile app solutions with integrated intelligent capabilities. We provide businesses with the tools to create, implement, and manage custom mobile applications, analytics, digital advertising, and location-based services. Phunware is transforming mobile engagement by delivering scalable, personalized, and data-driven mobile app experiences.
Phunware’s mission is to achieve unparalleled connectivity and monetization through the widespread adoption of Phunware mobile technologies, leveraging brands, consumers, partners, digital asset holders, and market participants. Phunware is poised to expand its software products and services audience through its new Generative AI platform, utilize and monetize its patents and other intellectual property, and reintroduce its digital asset ecosystem for existing holders and new market participants.
For more information on Phunware, please visit www.phunware.com. To better understand and leverage generative AI and Phunware’s mobile app technologies, visit ai.phunware.com
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