Plurilock Appoints Cybersecurity Veteran as Chief Technology Officer and General Manager of Critical Services Division
Plurilock Security (OTCQB:PLCKF) has appointed Michael Ruiz as Chief Technology Officer and General Manager of Critical Services, effective September 26, 2025. Ruiz, a cybersecurity veteran with over 20 years of experience from companies like Raytheon and Booz Allen Hamilton, will spearhead the company's margin expansion strategy.
The new executive brings significant expertise in cybersecurity, defense technology, and digital transformation, along with a background as a U.S. Army Signals Intelligence Analyst. His appointment aims to scale Plurilock's Critical Services business across North America and allied markets, focusing on large-scale public sector and defense opportunities.
Plurilock Security (OTCQB:PLCKF) ha nominato Michael Ruiz come Chief Technology Officer e Direttore Generale dei Critical Services, con effetto dal 26 settembre 2025. Ruiz, veterano della cybersecurity con oltre 20 anni di esperienza maturata in aziende come Raytheon e Booz Allen Hamilton, guiderà la strategia di espansione dei margini dell'azienda. Il nuovo dirigente porta significativa expertise in cybersecurity, tecnologia della difesa e trasformazione digitale, oltre a un background come Analista di Intelligence delle Comunicazioni dell’Esercito degli Stati Uniti. La sua nomina punta a far crescere il business dei Critical Services di Plurilock in tutto il Nord America e nei mercati alleati, concentrandosi su grandi opportunità nel settore pubblico e della difesa.
Plurilock Security (OTCQB:PLCKF) ha designado a Michael Ruiz como Director de Tecnología y Director General de Critical Services, con efecto a partir del 26 de septiembre de 2025. Ruiz, veterano de ciberseguridad con más de 20 años de experiencia en empresas como Raytheon y Booz Allen Hamilton, liderará la estrategia de expansión de márgenes de la empresa. El nuevo ejecutivo aporta una amplia experiencia en ciberseguridad, tecnología de defensa y transformación digital, además de haber trabajado como Analista de Inteligencia de Señales del Ejército de EE. UU. Su nombramiento tiene como objetivo escalar el negocio de Critical Services de Plurilock en Norteamérica y mercados aliados, enfocándose en grandes oportunidades para el sector público y la defensa.
Plurilock Security (OTCQB:PLCKF)가 Michael Ruiz를 기술 최고책임자(CTO) 및 Critical Services 총책임자로 임명했으며, 이는 2025년 9월 26일부터 유효합니다. Ruиz는 Raytheon 및 Booz Allen Hamilton과 같은 기업에서 20년이 넘는 사이버보안 경력을 가진 베테랑으로, 회사의 마진 확장 전략을 주도할 것입니다. 신임 임원은 사이버보안, 방위 기술, 디지털 트랜스포메이션에 대한 상당한 전문지식을 보유하고 있으며, 미 육군 신호정보 분석가로서의 배경도 있습니다. 그의 임명은 Plurilock의 Critical Services 비즈니스를 북미 및 동맹 시장으로 확장하고, 대규모 공공부문 및 방위 기회에 초점을 맞추려는 목적입니다.
Plurilock Security (OTCQB:PLCKF) a nommé Michael Ruiz au poste de Directeur Technique (CTO) et Directeur général des Critical Services, à compter du 26 septembre 2025. Ruiz, vétéran de la cybersécurité avec plus de 20 ans d’expérience dans des entreprises comme Raytheon et Booz Allen Hamilton, mènera la stratégie d’expansion de la marge de l’entreprise. Le nouveau cadre apporte une expertise significative en cybersécurité, technologies de la défense et transformation numérique, ainsi qu’un parcours en tant qu’Analyste du renseignement des signaux de l’armée américaine. Sa nomination vise à faire croître l’activité Critical Services de Plurilock à travers l’Amérique du Nord et les marchés alliés, en mettant l’accent sur les grandes opportunités du secteur public et de la défense.
Plurilock Security (OTCQB:PLCKF) hat Michael Ruiz zum Chief Technology Officer (CTO) und General Manager von Critical Services ernannt, wirksam ab dem 26. September 2025. Ruiz, ein Veteran der Cybersicherheit mit über 20 Jahren Erfahrung bei Unternehmen wie Raytheon und Booz Allen Hamilton, wird die Margenexpansionsstrategie des Unternehmens vorantreiben. Der neue Führungskraft bringt bedeutende Expertise in Cybersicherheit, Verteidigungstechnologie und digitale Transformation mit, zudem hat er einen Hintergrund als Analyst für Signalinformation der US-Armee. Seine Ernennung zielt darauf ab, das Critical-Services-Geschäft von Plurilock in Nordamerika und befreundeten Märkten zu skalieren, mit Fokus auf große öffentliche Sektor- und Verteidigungschancen.
عينت Plurilock Security (OTCQB:PLCKF) السيد Michael Ruiz لمنصب رئيس التقنية (CTO) والمدير العام للخدمات الحرجة، اعتباراً من 26 سبتمبر 2025. Ruiz، مخضرم في الأمن السيبراني يمتلك أكثر من 20 عاماً من الخبرة في شركات مثل Raytheon وBooz Allen Hamilton، سيتولى قيادة استراتيجية توسيع الهامش للشركة. يجلب المدير الجديد خبرة كبيرة في الأمن السيبراني وتكنولوجيا الدفاع والتحول الرقمي، بالإضافة إلى خلفيته كمحلل استخبارات الإشارات في الجيش الأمريكي. تهدف تعيينه إلى توسيع أعمال Critical Services لشركة Plurilock عبر أمريكا الشمالية والأسواق الحليفة، مع تركيز على الفرص الكبيرة في القطاع العام والدفاع.
Plurilock Security (OTCQB:PLCKF) 已任命 Michael Ruiz 为首席技术官（CTO）兼 Critical Services 总经理，自 2025 年 9 月 26 日生效。Ruiz 是在 Raytheon 与 Booz Allen Hamilton 等公司拥有超过 20 年经验的网络安全资深人士，将领导公司提升毛利率的战略。新任高管在网络安全、防务技术和数字化转型方面具备丰富经验，且具备美军情报分析员的背景。他的任命旨在将 Plurilock 的 Critical Services 业务扩展到北美及盟友市场，重点关注大型公共部门与防务机会。
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Former Raytheon and Booz Allen Executive to Lead Margin Expansion Strategy
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 1, 2025) - Plurilock Security Inc. (TSXV: PLUR) (OTCQB: PLCKF) ("Plurilock" or the "Company"), a global cybersecurity systems integrator, announces that Michael Ruiz has been appointed as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and promoted to General Manager of Critical Services ("PLCS"), effective September 26, 2025.
In this dual executive role, Mr. Ruiz will lead Plurilock's margin expansion strategy by scaling its high-value Critical Services business across North America and allied international markets. He will oversee proposal and capture management for large-scale public sector and defense opportunities while accelerating expansion of Plurilock's solutions within U.S., Canadian, NATO, and commercial markets.
Mr. Ruiz brings more than 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, defense technology, and digital transformation, holding senior roles at Honeywell, Raytheon, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Deloitte. Earlier in his career, he served as a U.S. Army Signals Intelligence Analyst. He has conducted doctoral-level research in artificial intelligence and machine learning ("AI/ML") for cybersecurity and malware detection and holds a master's degree in computer and information systems security. His appointment was facilitated through Plurilock's Board and advisory board network, leveraging their deep industry relationships.
"Michael's appointment is transformative for our Critical Services business," said Ian L. Paterson, CEO of Plurilock. "He brings a proven track record of winning nine-figure RFPs and leading mission-critical programs at scale. His expertise aligns perfectly with our strategy of expanding high-margin Critical Services and strengthening our position as a trusted cybersecurity partner to allied governments and global enterprises. We are confident Michael will accelerate our growth and deepen our presence in both defense and commercial sectors."
"I'm excited to step into this role at Plurilock, where the combination of cutting-edge products and mission-driven services creates real impact for customers in high-stakes environments," said Michael Ruiz. "Plurilock's ability to pair innovative software with deep consulting expertise is exactly what federal agencies and critical infrastructure operators need as they modernize and defend their systems. I look forward to applying my experience in federal cybersecurity and advanced analytics to strengthen our work across Canada, the U.S., and allied markets, helping clients protect what matters most while accelerating how we deliver value."
About Plurilock
Plurilock is a services-led, product-enabled, AI-native cybersecurity company that solves complex cyber problems in high-stakes environments where failure isn't an option. Trusted by Five-Eyes governments, NATO-aligned agencies, and Global 2000 enterprises, we defend critical infrastructure and safeguard the systems that power modern life. Our Critical Services division delivers operational resilience through unmatched expertise, proprietary IP, and AI-driven playbooks.
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ian@plurilock.com
416.800.1566
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Executive Chairman
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604.306.5720
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Investor Relations
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