Notarize announced that Roger Ferguson Jr., former TIAA CEO and president, joined its board of directors.
“Amid the continued demand from consumers, SMBs [small and mid-sized businesses], and Fortune 500 enterprises for Notarize’s product, Roger’s background as a proven leader in financial services, and his decades of experience in government policy gives him a unique perspective to contribute to the company's next phase of growth,” Notarize founder and CEO Pat Kinsel said in a release. “Roger’s deep knowledge about the industries we service and the challenges and opportunities in innovation and digital transformation makes him an invaluable addition to our team.”
Ferguson’s career spans more than four decades, including 13 years as CEO of TIAA. Previously, he was head of financial services for Swiss Re and vice chairman of the board of governors of the U.S. Federal Reserve System.
“The last 18 months have proven that there’s incredible market demand for the technology Notarize pioneered. Pat and the Notarize team created this category and firmly hold the market-leading position, and their technology has been validated at scale, even among the most sophisticated financial firms,” Ferguson said. “I’m excited about the present, but I am also excited about what the longer-term future holds for Notarize as they move beyond notarization and tackle the complexities of secure digital identity.”
He will continue to serve as a member of other boards, including Alphabet, Blend, General Mills, the Institute for Advanced Study and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.