GBG announces new leadership for Americas
The global expert in digital identity appoints James Bruni, leading expert in growth leadership, as Managing Director for the region
AUGUST 01, 2023, LONDON: GBG (AIM:GBG), the global expert in digital location, identity verification and fraud software, has appointed James Bruni as Managing Director, Identity & Fraud, Americas.
James brings over 25 years’ experience in revenue growth leadership and commercial and operational management expertise for both public and private businesses in the technology industry. Prior to joining GBG, James was Managing Director, Americas for SHL and held senior executive positions in global organisations including LexisNexis and Thomson Reuters.
As part of a long-term succession strategy, James joined GBG in March 2023 as Chief Revenue Officer, Americas, before joining the GBG Executive team as Managing Director, Identity & Fraud, Americas this month. James will be responsible for driving the next phase of GBG’s growth and innovation across the Americas region and ensuring strategic alignment with teams globally.
Chris Clark, Chief Executive at GBG, said, “The identity and fraud industry is in an exciting period of innovation and growth. James has played an integral role to our business since joining GBG. With over 25 years’ experience building top performing teams by developing cultures of collaboration, determination, and success, I’m delighted James will lead our strategy and align capabilities for our customers and team members in the Americas.”
James Bruni, Managing Director, Identity & Fraud, Americas, said: “Since joining GBG in March I’ve seen first-hand the wealth of knowledge, expertise, and ambition of the company and its people. With local experts in a global business, GBG is strategically positioned to capitalise on the opportunities within the identity and fraud industry and I’m excited to leverage my experience to further strengthen the business in the Americas.”
James succeeds Chris Luttrell, who has been with IDology since 2007 and led the business through acquisition by GBG in 2019 as well as the integration of Acuant with IDology earlier this year.
About GBG
GBG is the leading expert in global digital identity. We combine our powerful technology, the most accurate data coverage, and our talented team to deliver award-winning location intelligence, identity verification and fraud prevention solutions.
With over 30 years’ experience, we bring together a team of over 1,250 dedicated experts with local industry insight from around the world to make it easy for businesses to identify and verify customers and locations, protecting everyone, everywhere from fraud.
Learn more at www.gbgplc.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @gbgplc.
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