Ripjar, a Cheltenham-based provider of risk and threat intelligence solutions, has appointed industry veteran Tom Obermaier as its new CEO. This follows a significant follow-on majority growth investment from Long Ridge Equity Partners.
With over 30 years of experience in risk management, Obermaier is well-positioned to lead Ripjar’s growth and innovation. He brings to the table a wealth of experience at top-tier financial institutions like Citibank and Deutsche Bank, coupled with his role in pioneering industry standards at RDC.
In his new tole, Obermaier will focus on expanding Ripjar’s global operations and leveraging its advanced risk detection and threat analysis tools, such as RiskGPT, to help clients navigate complex compliance landscapes.
Jeremy Annis, co-founder and former CEO of Ripjar, will remain on the company’s board of directors.
Of his appointment, Tom Obermaier commented: “Ripjar has a robust heritage in artificial intelligence and machine learning, and its technology equips compliance and investigative teams with the tools they need to protect their estate, maintain industry standards, and future-proof their operations. I’m looking forward to enhancing the critical Ripjar value proposition by driving further technological innovation and expansion across new markets and regions.”
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