Seerist strengthens its executive team with the addition of a proven financial strategist to fuel transformation, scale, and market expansion.
Seerist, the leading provider of AI-driven threat intelligence and expert-led analysis, announced the appointment of Kevin J. Welch as its new Chief Financial Officer. Welch joins Seerist at a pivotal moment as the company accelerates its business transformation and positions itself for its next phase of expansion.
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Welch brings more than two decades of financial leadership experience spanning technology, global information services, and mission-driven public-sector organizations. His background includes senior roles—CFO, Treasurer, and SVP of FP&A—at publicly traded companies, high-growth technology firms, and global nonprofits. This broad expertise will play a critical role as Seerist scales operations, advances its financial discipline, and expands its impact across commercial and government markets.
“Kevin is joining Seerist at exactly the right time,” said Alex Berry, CEO of Seerist. “As we continue transforming the business and expanding our market presence, his financial leadership is essential. Kevin’s deep expertise in capital strategy, operational transformation, and financial governance will help us accelerate growth with the clarity and discipline needed for long-term success.”
Driving Transformation Through Financial Excellence
During his tenure at 2U (Nasdaq: TWOU), Welch led the company’s financial planning and treasury functions, and played a central role in major strategic initiatives. This included supporting the $800 million acquisition of edX and helping to raise over $1.3 billion in capital to fund growth, innovation, and balance sheet strength.
Welch also served as CFO of SourceAmerica and TechnoServe, where he oversaw global finance operations, modernized financial systems, redesigned critical processes, and supported board and audit committee governance. Earlier in his career, Welch held senior finance roles at Neustar, Global Telecom & Technology, MeriStar Hospitality, Qwest, and MCI, contributing to capital markets transactions, M&A integration initiatives, large-scale restructurings, and significant operational improvements.
Welch holds an MBA in Finance from Georgetown University and a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines.
Positioned for Long-Term Success
“Seerist is delivering mission-critical intelligence at a moment when organizations urgently need clarity, foresight, and speed,” Welch said. “I’m excited to join a company with such a powerful vision—and to help build the financial strategy and infrastructure that will support Seerist’s next phase of innovation and market expansion.”
Welch’s appointment marks a major milestone for Seerist. His proven ability to establish disciplined financial frameworks, engage effectively with investors, and support organizations through transformation will immediately elevate Seerist’s financial strategy and help position the company for sustained success.
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