Actuate Welcomes Ken Francis as New CEO
Francis will lead Actuate’s continued global expansion, strengthen its channel partnerships and advance its overall growth.
Actuate co-founder Sonny Tai and new CEO Ken Francis (Photo courtesy of Actuate)
NEW YORK — Global vision-based artificial intelligence monitoring solutions provider Actuate recently announced the appointment of Ken Francis as CEO.
With more than two decades of experience at the helm of companies including Eagle Eye Networks and AMAG Technology, Francis “brings a proven track record in building and scaling global security technology businesses,” according to the company announcement.
He will “lead Actuate’s continued global expansion, strengthen its channel partnerships, and advance its position as the fastest-growing monitored video AI provider in the world,” the announcement says.
Francis “joins Actuate at a transformative time,” according to the company announcement. Under the leadership of co-founder and president Sonny Tai, Actuate “has become the leader in the vision monitoring space, setting the standard for market share in false positive reduction, gun detection, and AI-driven security products,” the announcement says.
Actuate’s AI solutions providing monitoring centers worldwide with a toolset engineered to reduce false alarms and enhance response times.
Why Actuate Named Ken Francis Its New CEO
Francis’ technical acumen and industry insight “position him uniquely to expand Actuate’s network of resellers and technical partnerships, solidifying relationships with channel partners that are eager for the company’s solutions,” according to the company announcement.
His background with major companies including Eagle Eye Networks, AMAG and UTC “underscore his capability to drive growth from the ground up, seamlessly integrating customer-focused solutions into complex security infrastructures,” the announcement says.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Ken to the team,” says Tai in the Actuate announcement. “His experience and strategic vision align perfectly with our goals as we scale globally. Ken’s commitment to solving real-world security challenges with innovative, operator-centric technology is a powerful asset to our mission.”
“Actuate has an insatiable appetite for success and a talented team that’s second to none in the industry. The opportunity for growth here is immense, and we’re positioned to expand rapidly through continued development of global channel partnerships,” says Francis. ”
I’m excited to lead Actuate into its next chapter, building on its foundation of innovation and unwavering customer focus to create a $100 million revenue business,” he says.
Actuate recently completed an $11.5 million funding round.
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