ProofID Appoints Neil Evans as Chief AI Officer to Lead Identity Security Transformation
ProofID has appointed Neil Evans as its first Chief AI Officer. The newly created role will spearhead the company's transformation into an AI-native identity security specialist.
Manchester, England – July 9, 2026 – ProofID, a specialist in identity security, has appointed Neil Evans as its first Chief AI Officer. This newly created position will lead ProofID's strategic shift towards becoming an AI-native business. The company aims to build internal AI capabilities and develop new AI-powered service offerings for its clients.
The appointment comes as organizations across industries accelerate their adoption of AI. This widespread integration of AI creates new identity security challenges, requiring businesses to secure, govern, and monitor autonomous AI agents with the same rigor as their human workforce.
Evans brings over 30 years of technology leadership experience, including software engineering and product innovation. He has previously held senior roles in technology firms, focusing on emerging technologies such as AI and machine learning, and directing strategy for cloud and mobile engineering.
"This is a people-first transformation as much as a technical one," said Tom Eggleston, CEO of ProofID. "Technology is the enabler, but it is our people's mindset and capability that will determine our success." Evans added, "This is a rare opportunity to lead a transformation from within – building that capability into ProofID itself."