Mitek Announces CEO Transition

Scott Carter, Previous Executive Chair of the Board and Current Chairman of the Board, Appointed Interim CEO

Search Underway to Identify Permanent CEO

Mitek, a global leader in digital identity and digital fraud prevention, announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has appointed Scott Carter as Interim CEO, effective June 1, 2024. The Company will terminate the employment of Mitek’s current CEO, Max Carnecchia, on May 31, 2024. At the request of the Board, Mr. Carnecchia will remain a member of the Board of Directors and be available to assist with the CEO transition process. The Board has engaged the services of a leading global executive search firm and has commenced the search for a new CEO.

“I am proud of the leading identity and fraud management offerings we have built, which positions the Company well for the future.”

“Mitek is well positioned to enter its next phase of growth,” said Donna Wells, Mitek’s Nominating and Governance Committee Chairperson. “Now that Mitek has successfully navigated through a period of delayed SEC filings, the Board of Directors determined that putting new leadership in place would provide the best path forward to realize those significant opportunities.”

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“While we conduct our search for a new CEO, Scott’s highly successful track record across multiple segments of the identity and financial services industry, deep knowledge of Mitek, and strong operational skills make him the ideal executive to lead a seamless transition for the Company,” said Wells.

Scott Carter is a highly experienced technology leader with a proven track record for accelerating growth in identity and financial technology organizations. In his role as Executive Chairman of Mitek in 2023, Scott was deeply involved in Mitek’s daily operations, engaging directly with customers and partners. Consequently, he has a deep understanding of the Company and well established relationships with leaders and teams across the Company. He will hit the ground running, benefiting from the company specific knowledge and experience necessary to successfully lead the Company while the search for a new CEO is conducted.

Scott Carter said, “Mitek’s recent product innovations, including Check Fraud Defender, MiVIP, MiPass, and ID R&D biometrics, are gaining market acceptance, positioning us well for continued profitable growth. I believe deeply in our vision and look forward to working with the leadership team and partners to continue strengthening our business and driving growth through operational discipline and execution. My focus will be on our people, our operations, and our customers, working together to advance our strategy.”

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Wells concluded, “On behalf of the Board, we are deeply grateful for Max’s many contributions to Mitek over the past five-plus years. Max was instrumental in establishing and growing Mitek’s identity and fraud management business, which will form the foundation for our future success.”

“Working with our amazing employees, customers, and partners through a period of tremendous change and growth has been an honor,” said Max Carnecchia. “I am proud of the leading identity and fraud management offerings we have built, which positions the Company well for the future.”

Kimberly S. Stevenson will become the lead independent director on June 1, 2024.