– USA, NY – Prove Identity, Inc., a leader in digital identity, today announced the appointment of John Woods to its Board of Directors, effective November 16, 2021, bringing more than three decades of strategic, financial, and risk management expertise to the board.
“We are thrilled to welcome John to our Board of Directors during this period of explosive growth and innovation at Prove. John is a recognized leader in the finance and banking industry who has helped shape corporate strategy at top financial institutions, and his unique expertise in managing financial risks and insights regarding how banks are addressing digital transformation makes him an invaluable advisor at such an important time for our business,” commented co-Founder and CEO, Rodger Desai.
About John F. Woods
John Woods, who serves as Vice-Chairman and CFO of Citizens Financial Group Inc., is accountable for the full array of finance functions including Controller, Financial Planning, Treasury, Strategy and Corporate Development, Investor Relations, and Procurement/Facilities management. Woods joined Citizens in February 2017 as EVP and CFO and was named a Vice Chairman of the bank in February 2019. Before joining Citizens, Woods served as CFO for MUFG Americas. Before that, Woods held business unit CFO positions at JPMorgan Chase and other large financial institutions. Woods began his career in 1986 with Arthur Andersen culminating as a partner in the financial and risk consulting group. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce from the University of Virginia at Charlottesville.
“Prove’s technology is paving the way in the growing identity verification and authentication arena, and it is changing the way we navigate digital engagement and fraud prevention,” said John Woods. “I’ve seen firsthand the growing complexity of balancing the migration to digital channels while mitigating fraud in the banking industry – consumers are expecting a seamless, simple experience while identity theft continues to grow. I look forward to supporting Prove as they continue to lead critical progress and innovation.”
About Prove
Prove Identity, Inc., formerly Payfone, Inc., is the modern way for businesses to enable their customers to prove their identities with just a phone. We offer phone-centric solutions that enable our customers to acquire new consumers and engage with their existing consumers by removing friction while bolstering security and enhancing consumer privacy and consumer choice. Our solutions are used by more than 1,000 businesses across diversified industries, including banks, financial services, healthcare, insurance, and e-commerce.
Prove’s solutions are used by more than 1,000 businesses across diversified industries, including over 500 banks, 3 of the top 5 retailers, 2 of the top 3 cryptocurrency exchanges, 2 of the top 3 healthcare companies, and 6 of the top 10 insurance companies in the U.S.
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