Palo alto: Jumio has appointed Bala Kumar as president and interim chief executive officer (CEO), succeeding Robert Prigge, who is stepping down after nearly a decade leading the company through a period of sustained growth. The leadership transition follows a planned succession process aimed at ensuring continuity as the identity intelligence provider enters its next phase of expansion amid a rapidly evolving market.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Jumio board of directors co-chairman, Ben Cukier said Kumar’s appointment reflects the depth of the company’s leadership bench while a formal search for a permanent CEO is underway. Meanwhile, Kumar stated that his focus will be on executing Jumio’s strategy and advancing its mission to combat identity theft while enabling trusted, low-friction digital interactions for consumers and businesses.

Kumar expressed his honor in stepping into the role, highlighting the strong foundation, clear strategy, and talented team at Jumio. Having joined Jumio in 2021, Kumar most recently served as chief product and technology officer, where he led the expansion of the company’s platform from a single-product offering into a diversified portfolio of identity intelligence solutions aligned with customer and market needs.

In his expanded role, Kumar will continue to oversee product strategy and innovation. Jumio helps organizations establish and maintain trust online, offering biometric authentication, automation, and data-driven insights across the full customer lifecycle, from onboarding to ongoing monitoring.