Aware Taps Proven Cybersecurity Leader Lona Therrien to Boost Brand as Chief Marketing Officer
Aware Inc. (NASDAQ: AWRE) has appointed Lona Therrien as its new Chief Marketing Officer to lead the company's global marketing strategy and operations. Therrien brings over 15 years of cybersecurity industry experience and a proven track record in building high-performing marketing teams. She previously served as CMO at ExtraHop and held leadership roles at prominent companies including Cybereason, Mimecast, RSA, and Symantec.
Named among the Top 50 Women Chief Marketing Officers of 2024, Therrien's appointment follows recent key executive hires including Gary Evee as Chairman, Ajay Amlani as CEO, and Brian Krause as Chief Revenue Officer. This strategic appointment demonstrates Aware's commitment to strengthening its leadership team and accelerating growth in the biometric authentication market.
Aware Inc. (NASDAQ: AWRE) ha nominato Lona Therrien come nuova Chief Marketing Officer, incaricata di guidare la strategia e le operazioni di marketing a livello globale dell'azienda. Therrien vanta oltre 15 anni di esperienza nel settore della cybersecurity e un solido record nella creazione di team di marketing ad alte prestazioni. In precedenza, ha ricoperto il ruolo di CMO presso ExtraHop e ha avuto posizioni di leadership in aziende di rilievo come Cybereason, Mimecast, RSA e Symantec.
Inserita tra le Top 50 Women Chief Marketing Officers del 2024, la nomina di Therrien segue recenti assunzioni di dirigenti chiave, tra cui Gary Evee come Chairman, Ajay Amlani come CEO e Brian Krause come Chief Revenue Officer. Questa scelta strategica dimostra l'impegno di Aware nel rafforzare il proprio team dirigenziale e accelerare la crescita nel mercato dell'autenticazione biometrica.
Aware Inc. (NASDAQ: AWRE) ha nombrado a Lona Therrien como su nueva Chief Marketing Officer para liderar la estrategia y operaciones globales de marketing de la compañía. Therrien aporta más de 15 años de experiencia en la industria de la ciberseguridad y un historial comprobado en la creación de equipos de marketing de alto rendimiento. Anteriormente, se desempeñó como CMO en ExtraHop y ocupó cargos de liderazgo en empresas destacadas como Cybereason, Mimecast, RSA y Symantec.
Reconocida entre las Top 50 Women Chief Marketing Officers de 2024, el nombramiento de Therrien sigue a recientes contrataciones clave, incluyendo a Gary Evee como Chairman, Ajay Amlani como CEO y Brian Krause como Chief Revenue Officer. Esta designación estratégica demuestra el compromiso de Aware para fortalecer su equipo directivo y acelerar el crecimiento en el mercado de autenticación biométrica.
Aware Inc. (NASDAQ: AWRE)는 로나 테리엔(Lona Therrien)을 신임 최고마케팅책임자(CMO)로 임명하여 회사의 글로벌 마케팅 전략 및 운영을 이끌게 되었습니다. 테리엔은 사이버보안 업계에서 15년 이상의 경험과 뛰어난 성과를 내는 마케팅 팀 구축 경력을 보유하고 있습니다. 이전에는 ExtraHop의 CMO를 역임했으며 Cybereason, Mimecast, RSA, Symantec 등 주요 기업에서 리더십 역할을 수행했습니다.
2024년 최고의 여성 최고마케팅책임자 50인에 선정된 테리엔의 임명은 Gary Evee 회장, Ajay Amlani CEO, Brian Krause 최고수익책임자(CRO) 등 최근 주요 임원 채용에 이은 결정입니다. 이 전략적 임명은 생체 인증 시장에서의 성장 가속화와 리더십 강화에 대한 Aware의 의지를 보여줍니다.
Aware Inc. (NASDAQ : AWRE) a nommé Lona Therrien en tant que nouvelle Chief Marketing Officer, chargée de diriger la stratégie et les opérations marketing mondiales de l'entreprise. Therrien apporte plus de 15 ans d'expérience dans l'industrie de la cybersécurité et un parcours éprouvé dans la constitution d'équipes marketing performantes. Elle a précédemment occupé le poste de CMO chez ExtraHop et exercé des fonctions de direction dans des entreprises renommées telles que Cybereason, Mimecast, RSA et Symantec.
Classée parmi les 50 meilleures femmes Chief Marketing Officers de 2024, la nomination de Therrien fait suite à des recrutements clés récents, notamment Gary Evee en tant que Chairman, Ajay Amlani en tant que CEO, et Brian Krause en tant que Chief Revenue Officer. Cette nomination stratégique témoigne de l'engagement d'Aware à renforcer son équipe de direction et à accélérer sa croissance sur le marché de l'authentification biométrique.
Aware Inc. (NASDAQ: AWRE) hat Lona Therrien als neue Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) ernannt, die die globale Marketingstrategie und -operationen des Unternehmens leiten wird. Therrien bringt über 15 Jahre Erfahrung in der Cybersicherheitsbranche mit und verfügt über eine nachweisliche Erfolgsbilanz beim Aufbau leistungsstarker Marketingteams. Zuvor war sie CMO bei ExtraHop und hatte Führungspositionen bei namhaften Unternehmen wie Cybereason, Mimecast, RSA und Symantec inne.
Als eine der Top 50 Women Chief Marketing Officers 2024 ausgezeichnet, folgt Therriens Ernennung auf kürzliche Schlüsselpositionen, darunter Gary Evee als Vorsitzender, Ajay Amlani als CEO und Brian Krause als Chief Revenue Officer. Diese strategische Ernennung unterstreicht Awares Engagement, das Führungsteam zu stärken und das Wachstum im Markt für biometrische Authentifizierung zu beschleunigen.
- Appointment of an experienced CMO with 15+ years in cybersecurity industry
- Strong track record of success, including recognition as Top 50 Women CMOs of 2024
- Part of a broader leadership strengthening initiative with recent key executive appointments
- Previous experience at major cybersecurity companies indicates high-caliber hire
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New Executive Appointment Signals Continued Commitment to Accelerate Growth
BURLINGTON, Mass., May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aware, Inc. (NASDAQ: AWRE), a leading global biometric authentication company, today announces Lona Therrien as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). With over 15 years of experience driving growth in the cybersecurity industry, Therrien will lead the company’s global marketing strategy and operations.
Therrien brings a proven track record of success in building high-performing marketing teams and delivering go-to-market strategies that fuel demand and elevate brand visibility. Most recently, she served as Chief Marketing Officer at ExtraHop (acquired by Bain Capital and Crosspoint Capital Partners), where she led strategic initiatives that accelerated pipeline generation and strengthened market positioning. Recognized as one of the Top 50 Women Chief Marketing Officers of 2024, Therrien spearheaded a company-wide rebrand and surpassed marketing revenue targets, contributing to pipeline and bookings growth.
Her prior leadership roles at Cybereason (SoftBank-backed company that raised over
“We are thrilled to welcome Lona Therrien to Aware’s executive team,” said Ajay Amlani, CEO and President of Aware. “Her strategic mindset, deep understanding of the cybersecurity landscape, and ability to align marketing with business growth are exactly what we need to propel Aware through our next phase of expansion. Lona’s leadership will be instrumental to execute a customer-obsessed, science-forward approach as we continue to scale and meet the growing demand for robust and seamless biometric authentication.”
Therrien’s appointment follows a series of key executive hires, including cybersecurity veteran Gary Evee as Chairman of the Board, Ajay Amlani—former CLEAR co-founder and security executive—as CEO, and Brian Krause, a digital identity and biometrics leader, as Chief Revenue Officer.
“Joining Aware at such a pivotal moment is an exciting opportunity,” said Lona Therrien. “Marketing is at its best when it’s grounded in real customer needs—and Aware’s advanced biometric solutions are purpose-built to meet those needs. I’m honored to work alongside a team that shares my passion for turning insights into impactful programs that drive engagement, amplify our presence in the market, and align brand and demand strategies with the evolving priorities of our customers and partners.”
This appointment reflects Aware’s continued investment in building a world-class leadership team focused on delivering fast, secure, accurate, and scalable biometrics to customers and partners around the globe.
Want to learn more about Aware’s biometric solutions and meet our team? Connect with us at the following upcoming industry events:
- Identiverse︱June 3-6︱Las Vegas, NV
- Febraban Tech︱June 10-12︱São Paulo, Brazil
- Identity Week Europe︱June 17-18︱Amsterdam
- IAI Conference︱August 10-16︱Orlando, FL
About Aware
Aware is a global biometric platform company that uses data science and machine learning to tackle everyday business and identity challenges through biometrics. For over 30 years we’ve been a trusted name in the field. Aware’s offerings address the growing challenges that government and commercial enterprises face in knowing, authenticating and securing individuals through frictionless and highly secure user experiences. Our algorithms are based on diverse operational data sets from around the world, and we prioritize making biometric technology in an ethical and responsible manner. Aware is a publicly held company (NASDAQ: AWRE) based in Burlington, Massachusetts. To learn more, visit our website or follow us on LinkedIn and X.
Safe Harbor Warning
Portions of this release contain forward-looking statements regarding future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding the expected increase in use of biometric authentication and the expected growth of Aware. Aware wishes to caution you that there are factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results indicated by such statements. We refer you to the risk factors set forth in the documents Aware files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically the section titled Risk Factors in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, and other reports and filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
CONTACT
Company Contact
Delaney Gembis
Aware, Inc.
781-687-0393
marketing@aware.com
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