Mitek Systems Appoints Ed West as CEO, Marking a New Era of Leadership

Mitek Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MITK), a global leader in digital identity verification, mobile capture, and fraud management, has announced the appointment of Ed West as its new Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Scott Carter, who has been serving as Interim CEO since June 2024, will transition to the role of non-executive Chairman of the Board.

Scott Carter expressed his excitement over West’s appointment, highlighting that West’s experience in driving growth through innovative product development and transforming business models would be instrumental for Mitek’s future. He emphasized that West’s strong track record in fintech partnerships, integrating digital solutions, and leveraging data for operational efficiency aligns seamlessly with Mitek’s strategic goals to modernize its platform and explore new verticals. Carter expressed confidence that West is the ideal leader to guide the company in its next phase.

Ed West’s career includes a variety of leadership roles across domestic and international markets. He has served as CEO, COO, and CFO in both public and private companies, from startups to Fortune 100 firms. His most recent role was CEO of Cardtronics plc (NASDAQ: CATM), where he successfully led the company’s evolution from a hardware-focused business to a comprehensive financial services provider. Under his leadership, Cardtronics achieved double-digit organic growth in the U.S. and improved EBITDA margins while also integrating technology-driven solutions to optimize ATM placements and enhance customer engagement. The company was later acquired by NCR in 2021.

West expressed his honor at joining Mitek during a pivotal period for both the company and the broader industry. He acknowledged Mitek’s strong foundation as a software provider to thousands of financial institutions and its significant potential in the rapidly growing identity security sector. West shared his enthusiasm for working with Mitek’s global team to accelerate innovation, enhance customer value, and drive the company’s mission forward.

West’s leadership experience also includes serving as President and CEO of Cardtronics from 2018 to 2021 and, prior to that, as CFO from 2016 to 2018. Earlier in his career, he was President and CEO of Education Management Corp (EDMC) and played a key role in Delta Air Lines’ transformation during his time as Executive Vice President and CFO. West holds a degree in business administration from Emory University.

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