AudioEye Announces Appointment of Jim Hawkins to Board of Directors

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AudioEye (Nasdaq: AEYE) has appointed Jim Hawkins to its board of directors, while Tony Coelho concludes his board tenure. Hawkins, a seasoned executive with extensive public company leadership experience, previously served as President and CEO of Natus Medical from 2004 to 2018, where he led revenue growth from $37 million to $530 million (1,300% increase) and increased market capitalization from $68 million to $1.1 billion (1,500% increase).

Currently serving on the boards of OSI Systems and IRadimed , Hawkins has been an AudioEye shareholder and witnessed the company's revenue quadruple while achieving cash flow profitability since David Moradi's involvement in 2019. Hawkins holds a bachelor's degree from Santa Clara University and an MBA in finance from San Francisco State University.

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• New board member brings proven track record of scaling public companies
• Previous success growing company revenue by 1,300% and market cap by 1,500%
• Company has quadrupled revenue since 2019
• Achieved cash flow profitability
• Reached 'Rule of 40' status

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TUCSON, Ariz., March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AudioEye, Inc. (Nasdaq: AEYE) ("AudioEye" or the "Company"), the industry-leading digital accessibility company, today announced the appointment of Jim Hawkins, an accomplished executive with extensive public company leadership, to its board of directors, effective immediately. Hawkins joins as Tony Coelho concludes his tenure on the Board, following years of dedicated service and advocacy for digital accessibility.

"We are excited to welcome Jim to AudioEye's board of directors," said AudioEye CEO David Moradi. "Jim brings extensive experience in scaling public companies. As CEO of a publicly traded company, he led revenue growth from $37 million to $530 million—an increase of 1,300%—while also increasing market capitalization from $68 million to $1.1 billion, a 1,500% increase. His track record of driving growth and operational success will be invaluable as we continue expanding AudioEye's reach and impact. I would also like to thank Tony Coelho for his many contributions at AudioEye."

Jim Hawkins is a seasoned executive with a strong track record of driving growth and innovation. From 2004 to 2018, he served as President and CEO of Natus Medical, a global leader in medical devices and software, where he expanded market presence, strengthened the product portfolio, and achieved sustained growth. Previously, he was CEO of Invivo Corporation. Jim currently serves on the boards of OSI Systems, Inc. and IRadimed Corporation. He holds a bachelor's degree from Santa Clara University and an MBA in finance from San Francisco State University.

"I have been a shareholder of AudioEye for some time and have watched the Company nearly quadruple revenues while achieving cash flow profitability and becoming a 'Rule of 40' Company since David Moradi became involved in 2019," said Hawkins. "I've been involved in scaling high-growth companies as a CEO and a board member, and I look forward to contributing to AudioEye's tremendous opportunity ahead."

About AudioEye
AudioEye exists to ensure the digital future we build is accessible. The gold standard for digital accessibility, AudioEye's comprehensive solution combines industry-leading AI automation technology with expert fixes informed by the disability community. This powerful combination delivers industry-leading protection, ensuring businesses of all sizes — including over 126,000 customers like Samsung, Calvin Klein, and Samsonite — meet and exceed compliance standards. With 24 US patents, AudioEye's solution includes 24/7 accessibility monitoring, automated WCAG issue testing and fixes, expert testing, developer tools, and legal protection, empowering organizations to confidently create accessible digital experiences for all.

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AudioEye PR
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AEYE@gateway-grp.com
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FAQ

What experience does Jim Hawkins bring to AudioEye's (AEYE) board of directors?

Jim Hawkins brings experience in scaling public companies, having led Natus Medical as CEO from 2004-2018, growing revenue from $37M to $530M and market cap from $68M to $1.1B.

How has AudioEye (AEYE) performed since David Moradi became involved in 2019?

Since 2019, AudioEye has quadrupled revenues, achieved cash flow profitability, and become a 'Rule of 40' Company.

Which other company boards does new AudioEye (AEYE) director Jim Hawkins serve on?

Jim Hawkins currently serves on the boards of OSI Systems, Inc. and IRadimed

Who did Jim Hawkins replace on AudioEye's (AEYE) board of directors?

Jim Hawkins replaced Tony Coelho, who concluded his tenure following years of service and advocacy for digital accessibility.