JUMIO NAMES BALA KUMAR PRESIDENT, INTERIM CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Jumio has appointed Bala Kumar as president and interim chief executive officer (CEO), succeeding Robert Prigge, who is stepping down after nearly a decade leading the company through a period of sustained growth.

The leadership transition follows a planned succession process aimed at ensuring continuity as the identity intelligence provider enters its next phase of expansion amid a rapidly evolving market, according to Jumio in a statement.

Jumio board of directors co-chairman, Ben Cukier said Kumar’s appointment reflects the depth of the company’s leadership bench while a formal search for a permanent CEO is underway.

Meanwhile, Kumar said his focus will be on executing Jumio’s strategy and advancing its mission to combat identity theft while enabling trusted, low-friction digital interactions for consumers and businesses.

“I am honoured to step into this role. We have a strong foundation, a clear strategy, and an incredibly talented team,” said Kumar.

Kumar joined Jumio in 2021 and most recently served as chief product and technology officer, where he led the expansion of the company’s platform from a single-product offering into a diversified portfolio of identity intelligence solutions aligned with customer and market needs.

He will continue to oversee product strategy and innovation in his expanded role.

Jumio helps organisations establish and maintain trust online, offering biometric authentication, automation and data-driven insights across the full customer lifecycle, from onboarding to ongoing monitoring.

-- BERNAMA