Digital ID verification firm Socure bolsters executive team with three new hires

  • Socure Growth and Appointments:
    • Socure, a digital identity verification and fraud prevention platform in Nevada, USA, is gearing up for growth in 2024.
    • The company has appointed three new executives to key positions.
  • New Executive Roles:
    • Arun Kumar becomes the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), leading technological advancements.
    • Katia Mar takes on the role of Senior Vice President (SVP) of Marketing, overseeing product marketing, sales, and brand awareness.
    • Steve Rooney assumes the position of SVP of Global Sales, optimizing go-to-market strategy and commercial footprint.
  • Company’s Trajectory:
    • Socure claims the new appointments indicate a “continued acceleration” of its trajectory.
    • The company highlights its achievements in 2023, eliminating over 204,000 synthetic identities and preventing $3 billion in fraud losses.
  • Executive Backgrounds:
    • Kumar, previously at Luma Financial Technologies and Citadel, brings technological leadership as CTO.
    • Mar, with a background in cybersecurity and identity verification, leads marketing efforts.
    • Rooney, with over two decades of experience, focuses on optimizing sales strategy and commercial presence.
  • Socure University:
    • Katia Mar will be actively involved in Socure University, the company’s six-level market education program.
  • Founder’s Perspective:
    • Johnny Ayers, the founder and CEO, expresses confidence in the expertise and mindset each appointment brings to Socure.
Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

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