JACKSON, Wyo., Aug. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brand Engagement Network Inc. (“BEN”) (Nasdaq: BNAI), an emerging provider of safe and secure customer engagement AI, today announced the promotion of Paul Chang to CEO. In his new role, Paul’s unique expertise, and his long-term experience on BEN’s leadership team, will enable a seamless continuation of operations and execution of the company’s ongoing strategy. With Chang’s promotion, BEN Co-CEO Michael Zacharski will step down from his position with the company.
“I am excited and grateful for this opportunity to lead BEN through its next stage of growth,” said Paul Chang, CEO of BEN. “As we carry on our goal of elevating customer experiences and engagements with AI assistant technology, BEN is well positioned to continue pursuing strategic initiatives and partnerships that scale the company to new heights and provide increased value to our partners and customers.”
“In my former role as CEO and most recently Co-CEO of BEN, Paul and I worked closely together to develop and drive the strategy that has led the company to its current level,” said Michael Zacharski. “I am excited to see Paul take the reins as the new CEO, and for the company to continue to flourish under his leadership.”
About BEN
BEN (Brand Engagement Network) is a leading provider of conversational AI technology and human-like AI avatars headquartered in Jackson, WY. BEN delivers highly personalized, multi-modal (text, voice, and vision) AI engagement, with a focus on industries where there is a massive workforce gap and an opportunity to transform how consumers engage with networks, providers, and brands. The backbone of BEN’s success is a rich portfolio of conversational AI applications that drive better customer experience, increased automation and operational efficiencies. Powered by a proprietary large language model developed based on years of research and development from leading experts in AI and advanced security methodologies, BEN seeks to partner with companies with complementary capabilities and networks to enable meaningful business outcomes.
Additional information about BEN can be found here: https://beninc.ai/.
Forward-Looking Statements
This communication contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that are not historical facts, and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results of BEN to differ materially from those expected and projected. These forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the words “anticipates,” “believes,” “continue,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “potential,” “predicts,” “projects,” “should,” “will,” or “would,” or, in each case, their negative or other variations or comparable terminology.
These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from the expected results. Most of these factors are outside BEN’s control and are difficult to predict. Factors that may cause such differences include, but are not limited to, the risk factors that are described under the section titled “Risk Factors” in BEN’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q subsequently filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
BEN cautions that the foregoing list of factors is not exclusive. BEN cautions readers not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. BEN does not undertake nor does it accept any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, and it does not intend to do so unless required by applicable law. Further information about factors that could materially affect BEN, including its results of operations and financial condition, is set forth under “Risk Factors” in BEN’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q subsequently filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
BEN Contacts
Investors:
Ryan Flanagan, ICR
ryan.flanagan@icrinc.com
Media:
Dan Brennan, ICR
dan.brennan@icrinc.com
