HiveWatch announces the addition of Jamie Howard to its Board of Directors and the formalisation of its Board of Advisors

HiveWatch, a physical security software company reimagining how organisations keep their people and assets safe, announces the addition of Jamie Howard to its Board of Directors and the formalisation of its Board of Advisors to help guide the company as it continues to realise significant growth.

Jamie Howard joins the HiveWatch Board of Directors while currently serving as the Founder & CEO of Mile One Group, a strategic consulting firm specialising in technology business consulting, startup advisory services, and leadership development.

Physical security industry

For more than 20 years, Jamie Howard has worked with startups at all stages, from initial phases through go-to-market and scaling up, to successful exits. His experience at leading and advising corporations, such as Ultimaker Americas, Kymeta Corporation, Imagine Communications, and the National Football League will provide HiveWatch with strategy, operations, sales, and finance expertise at an important time for the company.

Howard has worked with startups at all stages, from initial phases through go-to-market

“I have a passion for leading and guiding companies that have the vision and ability to transform industries and lives and the way people interact with businesses and each other to make the world a better place, like HiveWatch is doing,” Jamie Howard said.

He adds, “HiveWatch is set to become a major change agent at a critical time in history, and its leadership has a clear sense of their vision and purpose. What the company is doing is not only transformational for the physical security industry, but for protecting businesses and communities alike.”

Data-forward insights

“We’re honored to have Jamie’s expertise in leading and scaling organisations as part of our Board,” said Ryan Schonfeld, Founder & CEO, HiveWatch, adding “We look forward to his contributions as we continue to build on the success HiveWatch has seen across the enterprise, realising our mission of empowering the modern security team with data-forward insights and solutions.”

HiveWatch also formalised the creation of its Board of Advisors, comprised of executives from Buzzfeed, Boston Scientific, Moderna, Robinhood, and other organisations. The group will provide diverse perspectives, mentorship, and focused input as the company continues to expand its customer base, product offering, and global footprint.

Physical security programs

This announcement comes at a turning point for physical security programs

This announcement comes at a turning point for physical security programs, as organisations aim to do more with less, optimise their security programs, and make security operations more intelligent and efficient.

HiveWatch strives to change the status quo of the security industry by facilitating better communication and operations and empowering the modern security team with data-forward insights and solutions.

HiveWatch’s Board of Advisors represent a multitude of business and technology industry experience and include:

• Caleb Sima, CSO, Robinhood
• John ‘Jack’ Sullivan, CSO, Boston Scientific
• Kristen Johansen, VP Product, ActBlue
• Dean Geribo, CSO, Moderna
• Chandler Bondan, Chief People Officer, BuzzFeed
• Bernard Harguindeguy, Founder, Elastic Beam (acquired by Ping Identity)

Providing invaluable insights

“Our dedicated and talented advisory board members are passionate about helping companies scale while building industry-leading products, and will provide invaluable insights and guidance for us as we continue to navigate our startup journey,” Schonfeld said.

“The leaders who make up our Board of Advisors understand our focus on innovation aimed at disrupting the physical security industry and how security programs operate.”