The Appointment of Kirk Ball to
the LISNR Board of Advisors Signals the Innovative Strength and
Strategic Vision in the Data-Over-Sound Sector with Its
High-Profile Technology Leadership
CINCINNATI, March 29,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- LISNR, a leading innovator
in data-over-sound technology, announced today that Kirk Ball has been appointed to its board of
advisors. Ball, formerly CTO at Kroger and EVP & Chief
Information Officer at Giant Eagle, brings a rich legacy of leading
complex, innovative projects within dynamic industries. His
profound expertise will be pivotal as LISNR continues to elevate
its presence in ultrasonic proximity technology, targeting key
sectors like retail, urban mobility, ridesharing, digital identity,
and IoT connectivity with its groundbreaking Radius SDK.
"The LISNR product suite provides leading
ultrasonic proximity capability to serve many needs across various
industries such as retail, payments, customer identification, and
authorization."
"With Kirk's visionary approach to business and technology
alignment, we are poised to further enhance our data-over-sound
solutions, providing unparalleled value to our clients," said
Eric Allen, CEO of LISNR. "His track
record of fostering innovation and driving strategic governance
with integrity and passion perfectly aligns with our mission to
seamlessly bridge offline-to-online experiences."
Ball's career is marked by his extraordinary ability to
cultivate relationships and build consensus among senior business
and technology leaders, alongside a demonstrated passion for
innovation that transcends traditional boundaries. His strategic
insight and experience will be invaluable as LISNR continues to
expand its SDK platform and extend its dominance as an ultrasonic
technology provider, filling in technology gaps where BLE, NFC,
Ultra-wideband, and QR codes are insufficient or unavailable
without the need for internet connectivity or camera-equipped
smartphones.
Reflecting on his appointment, Kirk
Ball remarked, "I am excited to join the LISNR Board. The
LISNR product suite provides leading ultrasonic proximity
capability to serve many needs across various industries such as
retail, payments, customer identification, and authorization."
LISNR's Radius SDK represents a paradigm shift in how devices
communicate in proximity. It facilitates a wide array of
applications, from secure identification and mobile payments to
loyalty programs, all while prioritizing user privacy and security.
With Kirk Ball on board, LISNR is
set to further its mission of delivering cutting-edge solutions
that meet the evolving needs of the global industries it
serves.
ABOUT LISNR
LISNR powers secure and seamless data transmission using sound,
enabling proximity verification, marketing, and transaction
verification across a variety of industries in over eight
countries. Its Radius SDK challenges the limited accessibility and
connectivity of conventional methods like Bluetooth, NFC,
Ultra-wideband, and QR codes, offering a safe, versatile, low-power
alternative that operates offline and requires no special hardware.
By converging offline and online experiences, LISNR aims to
revolutionize interaction in urban mobility, retail, and digital
identity, among others. Founded in Cincinnati in 2012, LISNR's major investors
include Visa, Intel, Jump Capital, Mercury Fund, R/GA, and
Synchrony Financial. To learn more about LISNR and its innovative
data-over-sound solutions, visit the LISNR.com website or
LinkedIn.
Media Contact
Julie Chadbourne, LISNR, 1 (513)
322-8400, julie.chadbourne@lisnr.com, Lisnr.com
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