Veritone Announces Appointment of Francisco Morales to Board of Directors
Veritone (NASDAQ: VERI) has announced the appointment of Francisco J. Morales to its Board of Directors, effective March 20, 2025. Morales, the Co-founder and Executive Chairman of 5.11 Tactical and its former CEO, brings significant expertise in public sector and global business operations to Veritone.
As the leader of 5.11 Tactical, a global market leader in tactical apparel and gear for law enforcement, military, and first responders, Morales has extensive experience serving agencies worldwide. Ryan Steelberg, Veritone's Chairman & CEO, emphasized that Morales's operating and marketing expertise will be valuable in expanding Veritone's AI-driven platform across commercial and public sectors.
The appointment aims to strengthen Veritone's presence in law enforcement, first responder, and military communities while supporting the company's market-leading AI solutions in media, entertainment, and sports sectors.
Veritone (NASDAQ: VERI) ha annunciato la nomina di Francisco J. Morales nel suo Consiglio di Amministrazione, con effetto dal 20 marzo 2025. Morales, co-fondatore e Presidente Esecutivo di 5.11 Tactical e suo ex CEO, porta a Veritone una significativa esperienza nelle operazioni aziendali nel settore pubblico e globale.
In qualità di leader di 5.11 Tactical, un leader di mercato globale nell'abbigliamento e nell'attrezzatura tattica per le forze dell'ordine, l'esercito e i soccorritori, Morales ha una vasta esperienza nel servire agenzie in tutto il mondo. Ryan Steelberg, Presidente e CEO di Veritone, ha sottolineato che l'expertise operativa e di marketing di Morales sarà preziosa per espandere la piattaforma AI-driven di Veritone nei settori commerciale e pubblico.
La nomina mira a rafforzare la presenza di Veritone nelle comunità delle forze dell'ordine, dei soccorritori e militari, supportando al contempo le soluzioni AI leader di mercato dell'azienda nei settori dei media, dell'intrattenimento e dello sport.
Veritone (NASDAQ: VERI) ha anunciado el nombramiento de Francisco J. Morales en su Junta Directiva, efectivo a partir del 20 de marzo de 2025. Morales, cofundador y Presidente Ejecutivo de 5.11 Tactical y su ex CEO, aporta una experiencia significativa en operaciones comerciales en el sector público y global a Veritone.
Como líder de 5.11 Tactical, un líder del mercado global en ropa y equipo táctico para las fuerzas del orden, el ejército y los primeros respondedores, Morales tiene una amplia experiencia sirviendo a agencias en todo el mundo. Ryan Steelberg, Presidente y CEO de Veritone, enfatizó que la experiencia operativa y de marketing de Morales será valiosa para expandir la plataforma impulsada por IA de Veritone en los sectores comercial y público.
El nombramiento tiene como objetivo fortalecer la presencia de Veritone en las comunidades de las fuerzas del orden, los primeros respondedores y el ejército, al mismo tiempo que apoya las soluciones de IA líderes en el mercado de la empresa en los sectores de medios, entretenimiento y deportes.
Veritone (NASDAQ: VERI)는 2025년 3월 20일부터 이사회에 Francisco J. Morales를 임명했다고 발표했습니다. Morales는 5.11 Tactical의 공동 창립자이자 집행 의장, 이전 CEO로서, Veritone에 공공 부문 및 글로벌 비즈니스 운영에 대한 상당한 전문성을 제공합니다.
5.11 Tactical의 리더로서, 법 집행, 군대 및 응급 구조원을 위한 전술 의류 및 장비의 글로벌 시장 리더인 Morales는 전 세계의 기관에 서비스를 제공한 폭넓은 경험을 가지고 있습니다. Ryan Steelberg, Veritone의 의장 겸 CEO는 Morales의 운영 및 마케팅 전문성이 Veritone의 AI 기반 플랫폼을 상업 및 공공 부문에 확장하는 데 매우 유용할 것이라고 강조했습니다.
이번 임명은 Veritone이 법 집행, 응급 구조원 및 군대 커뮤니티에서의 입지를 강화하고, 동시에 미디어, 엔터테인먼트 및 스포츠 분야에서 회사의 시장 선도 AI 솔루션을 지원하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
Veritone (NASDAQ: VERI) a annoncé la nomination de Francisco J. Morales à son Conseil d'Administration, effective à partir du 20 mars 2025. Morales, co-fondateur et Président Exécutif de 5.11 Tactical et ancien PDG, apporte à Veritone une expertise significative dans le secteur public et les opérations commerciales mondiales.
En tant que leader de 5.11 Tactical, un leader mondial du marché des vêtements et équipements tactiques pour les forces de l'ordre, l'armée et les premiers intervenants, Morales possède une vaste expérience au service d'agences dans le monde entier. Ryan Steelberg, Président et PDG de Veritone, a souligné que l'expertise opérationnelle et marketing de Morales sera précieuse pour étendre la plateforme alimentée par l'IA de Veritone dans les secteurs commercial et public.
La nomination vise à renforcer la présence de Veritone dans les communautés des forces de l'ordre, des premiers intervenants et de l'armée, tout en soutenant les solutions d'IA de premier plan de l'entreprise dans les secteurs des médias, du divertissement et du sport.
Veritone (NASDAQ: VERI) hat die Ernennung von Francisco J. Morales in seinen Vorstand bekannt gegeben, die am 20. März 2025 wirksam wird. Morales, Mitbegründer und Executive Chairman von 5.11 Tactical und ehemaliger CEO, bringt Veritone umfassende Expertise in den Bereichen öffentliche Verwaltung und globale Geschäftstätigkeit.
Als Leiter von 5.11 Tactical, einem globalen Marktführer für taktische Bekleidung und Ausrüstung für Strafverfolgungsbehörden, Militär und Ersthelfer, hat Morales umfangreiche Erfahrung in der Zusammenarbeit mit Agenturen weltweit. Ryan Steelberg, Vorsitzender und CEO von Veritone, betonte, dass Morales' betriebliche und marketingtechnische Expertise wertvoll sein wird, um die KI-gesteuerte Plattform von Veritone in den kommerziellen und öffentlichen Sektoren auszubauen.
Die Ernennung zielt darauf ab, die Präsenz von Veritone in den Gemeinschaften der Strafverfolgung, der Ersthelfer und des Militärs zu stärken und gleichzeitig die marktführenden KI-Lösungen des Unternehmens in den Bereichen Medien, Unterhaltung und Sport zu unterstützen.
- Strategic board appointment brings valuable public sector and global operations expertise
- Potential expansion into law enforcement, military, and first responder markets
- Enhanced positioning in both commercial and public sector AI solutions
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Executive Chairman of 5.11 Tactical brings Public Sector and global business operations expertise to Veritone
Francisco J. Morales is the Co-founder and Executive Chairman of 5.11 Tactical and its former CEO. Founded in 2003, 5.11 Tactical is widely recognized as a global market leader in tactical apparel, footwear, and gear for law enforcement, military, and first responders, serving thousands of agencies and institutions worldwide.
“I am pleased to welcome our new board member, Francisco J. Morales, to Veritone,” said Ryan Steelberg, Chairman & CEO. “We are confident that Francisco’s wealth of operating and marketing expertise will be instrumental as we build on Veritone's momentum and further extend the reach of our transformative AI-driven platform, applications, and solutions across the commercial and public sectors. Our go-to-market, corporate positioning, and product strategies will directly benefit from Francisco’s counsel, and his experience and extensive network have already bolstered our presence in critical law enforcement, first responder, and military communities.”
Francisco J. Morales commented on his appointment, saying, “It is an honor to join Veritone’s Board of Directors during this exciting period of growth and expansion for the company. Veritone’s market-leading AI solutions for the commercial market segment have achieved exciting scale, servicing many of the largest enterprises in the media, entertainment, and sports sectors by helping them harness the power of artificial intelligence. Veritone’s public sector AI business continues gaining momentum, covering state and local law enforcement and federal government customers. I am eager to leverage my knowledge and expertise to support the expansion of this high-growth segment for the business while fulfilling my passion for serving those who protect our communities and country.”
About Veritone
Veritone (NASDAQ: VERI) builds human-centered enterprise AI solutions. Serving customers in the media, entertainment, public sector, and talent acquisition industries, Veritone’s software and services empower individuals at the world’s largest and most recognizable brands to run more efficiently, accelerate decision making and increase profitability. Veritone’s leading enterprise AI platform, aiWARE™, orchestrates an ever-growing ecosystem of machine learning models, transforming data sources into actionable intelligence. By blending human expertise with AI technology, Veritone advances human potential to help organizations solve problems and achieve more than ever before, enhancing lives everywhere. To learn more, visit Veritone.com.
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