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Kip Levin has been appointed as the new CEO of security and compliance firm GeoComply.
The hiring of Levin – who has served in various senior leadership roles at Flutter Entertainment over the past decade – looks to reinforce the company’s commitment to delivering ‘cutting-edge’ solutions and driving success for its customers.
Anna Sainsbury, Executive Chairman, commented: “We are thrilled to welcome Kip Levin to GeoComply. His extensive experience and strategic vision are perfectly aligned with our commitment to delivering exceptional value to our customers.”
This transition allowed for Co-Founder Sainsbury to step into the role of Executive Chairman, where she will now focus on strategic vision and governance, ensuring GeoComply continues to anticipate and meet the evolving needs of its customers.
“I am confident that under his leadership, GeoComply will continue to innovate and expand its global footprint, ensuring we remain at the forefront of geolocation security and fraud prevention.
“This transition enables me to dedicate more time to our long-term strategic direction, focusing on how we can better serve our partners.”
Previously, Levin was CEO of Flutter’s US business, as well as the President of FanDuel. Prior to that he spent 12 years at Ticketmaster where he led the product and ecommerce teams and oversaw the company’s expansion into mobile and resale.
Meanwhile, GeoComply Co-founder David Briggs will shift his focus to Product and Innovation from his previous role as CPTO.
Briggs added on Levin’s appointment: “With Kip joining us, I am eager to dedicate my full attention to driving innovation and developing groundbreaking solutions that directly address our customers’ challenges.
“This is an exciting time for GeoComply, and I am confident that our combined expertise will enable us to deliver even greater value to our clients, strengthening our partnerships.”
Furthermore, Levin highlighted that experience in scaling businesses and driving product innovation will be ‘instrumental’ as the company navigates the evolving landscape of geolocation technology.
He concluded: “The opportunities in this space are immense, and I look forward to working with Anna, David, and the entire GeoComply team to build on the company’s success and drive further growth for our clients.”
“My experience in scaling businesses and driving product innovation will be instrumental as we navigate the evolving landscape of geolocation technology, ensuring we provide our customers with the most reliable and effective solutions.”
