Alcatraz, a leader in AI-powered facial biometric authentication for physical access, has appointed Kasia Hanson as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. Hanson will expand and deepen Alcatraz’s partner ecosystem across critical infrastructure, corporate campuses, higher education, and major stadiums and venues, leveraging her decades of industry experience.
Kasia Hanson appointed VP of Strategic Partnerships at Alcatraz
Brings 20+ years of security industry partnership and go-to-market expertise from Intel
Tasked with expanding Alcatraz’s global partner ecosystem and accelerating adoption
Recognized security influencer and responsible AI advocate leading global AI coalition
Alcatraz secures footprint in Fortune 100 campuses, data centers, stadiums, and critical infrastructure
Focus on privacy-first, frictionless, AI-powered facial authentication platform
Kasia Hanson is well known for building partnerships that translate innovation into measurable outcomes. Formerly at Intel, she led global security ecosystem development, driving over $15 billion in revenue by advising Fortune 50 companies on AI, IoT, edge computing, and cybersecurity. As President of the Global Council for Responsible AI (USA Chapter), Hanson champions ethical and trustworthy AI development.
Tina D’Agostin, CEO of Alcatraz, stated:
"Kasia brings credibility, focus, and leadership to strengthen our partner ecosystem, accelerate adoption, and expand our impact across key security-conscious industries."
Alcatraz’s frictionless facial authentication platform powers secure, privacy-centric access across sensitive environments, protecting over four million employees worldwide. Its AI-driven Rock X device offers tailgating detection, seamless integration with existing access control systems, multi-factor authentication, and continuous learning for heightened accuracy without compromising user privacy.
Kasia Hanson remarked,
"I’m thrilled to join Alcatraz at this exciting time, helping scale its global impact and grow revenue by aligning partners on long-term strategy and expanding use cases where trust, privacy, and safety are critical."
Alcatraz delivers AI-powered facial biometric authentication technology that transforms physical access into a secure, frictionless experience. As the pioneer of Facial Authentication-as-a-Service (FAaaS), Alcatraz protects sensitive facilities including data centers, Fortune 100 campuses, financial institutions, research labs, universities, stadiums, and more. Headquartered in Cupertino, CA, Alcatraz safeguards millions globally using privacy-first, enterprise-grade technology.
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