Board Veteran Brings Deep Cybersecurity and Global Business Expertise to Lead Next Phase of Growth
Aware, Inc. (NASDAQ: AWRE), a leading global authentication company, has appointed Gary Evee as its new Chairman of the Board of Directors. Evee succeeds Brent P. Johnstone, who held the position since March 2019 and will remain on the Aware Board.
“It has been a great honor to have served as Chairman of the Board of Directors at Aware,” said Johnstone. “I remain deeply committed to Aware’s mission and am excited to continue supporting the company as a member of the Board. I am confident that Gary’s leadership and expertise will help drive the company forward as biometric authentication becomes increasingly critical to global security.”
Evee has been a director of Aware since February 2021. He is a seasoned cybersecurity business leader, entrepreneur, and strategic advisor with over 25 years of experience in technology, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. He is the Founder and CEO of Evee Security Consulting Group, a trusted cybersecurity advisory firm. In addition to leading Evee Consulting, he is currently launching his second cybersecurity startup based in Boston, with customers across the country.
Previously, Evee spent over two decades at IBM, where he played a pivotal role in growing its cybersecurity business. As Chief of Staff for IBM Security, he helped drive the division’s rapid growth, making IBM Security the world’s leading enterprise security provider with nearly $2 billion in annual revenue. He also held leadership roles in global sales, business development, and go-to-market strategy.
Beyond his corporate leadership, Evee is an active board director and civic leader. He serves on the boards of Dedham Savings Bank, Charlesbridge Bank, and the Association of Industries of Massachusetts (AIM), providing expertise in risk management, cybersecurity, and digital innovation. He is also Chair of Mass Insight, a nonprofit focused on expanding access to education. A strong advocate for cybersecurity workforce development, he supports CyberTrust Massachusetts, a statewide initiative to protect under resourced towns and municipalities and build cyber talent.
Evee holds a B.A. in Political Science from Hampton University and is widely regarded as a leader in cybersecurity and digital risk management.
“I’m excited to step into this role at such a pivotal time for Aware,” said Evee. “With a seasoned bench of executives, a strong Board of Directors, and a clear focus on innovation and impact, I’m eager to help guide Aware into its next chapter of growth, leveraging my background to support that vision. I also want to thank Brent for his leadership and for helping prepare Aware for this next chapter. His vision and dedication have built a strong foundation, and I look forward to building upon that momentum as we drive the company forward.”
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