IVIX, an AI-driven platform focused on combating financial crime, has strengthened its leadership team with the addition of Stephen Ryan as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), Andrey Shomer as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Linoy Fradkin as Vice President of Finance, and Melissa Anderson as Vice President of Marketing. These strategic hires come on the heels of a successful $12.5 million Series A funding round, further empowering IVIX to support governments in their fight against financial crime.
1. Overview of New Hires:
- Stephen Ryan, Chief Revenue Officer:
- Over 30 years of experience in security, cryptocurrency, and payments markets.
- Previous executive at Mastercard and co-founder of CipherTrace.
- Advisor to PayPal, Splunk, and Bolt.
- Holds a B.Sc. in Management Information Systems from Old Dominion University.
- Andrey Shomer, Chief Technology Officer:
- Extensive background in cybersecurity and research.
- Former Product Manager at Argus Cyber Security, Head of Research at Mitiga, and VP of R&D at Block.a (PropTech).
- Linoy Fradkin, Vice President of Finance:
- Certified accountant with experience in finance and operations in high-tech.
- Former roles at PwC and various finance positions in the tech industry.
- Holds a B.A. in Accounting and Economics and an MBA.
- Melissa Anderson, Vice President of Marketing:
- Over 30 years of marketing and communications experience in the tech sector.
- Led marketing strategies for IBM, Apple, Microsoft, and various startups.
- Specializes in building results-oriented marketing programs.
2. Strategic Vision and Goals:
- Commitment to Combat Financial Crime:
- Utilizing AI to bring compliance efforts into the digital age.
- Enhancing IVIX’s capabilities to provide cutting-edge financial technology solutions.
- CEO Matan Fattal’s Vision:
- Emphasis on leveraging the unique expertise of new leaders to drive growth.
- Focus on addressing financial crime at scale to support government initiatives.
3. Background and Achievements of New Executives:
- Stephen Ryan:
- Co-founded CipherTrace, acquired by Mastercard.
- Serial entrepreneur and advisor with a significant impact on Silicon Valley companies.
- Andrey Shomer:
- Proven track record in technological engineering and research leadership.
- Contributions to cybersecurity and R&D in previous roles.
- Linoy Fradkin:
- Skilled in managing finance and operations with a strategic focus.
- Experience in both public companies and private startups.
- Melissa Anderson:
- Expertise in building and executing high-profile marketing campaigns.
- Leadership roles in renowned companies and successful tech startups.
The addition of these seasoned professionals to IVIX’s executive team marks a significant step forward in the company’s mission to combat financial crime using advanced AI technology. With their combined expertise, IVIX is well-positioned to expand its capabilities and support governments worldwide in their efforts to fight financial crime.
