Chief Innovation Officer (CINO)

Chief Innovation Officer (CINO)

About the Company

Progressive organization in the biometric security industry

Industry

Biometric Security

Type

Privately Held

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Chief Innovation Officer (CINO) to lead the charge in defining and driving the long-term innovation strategy. The ideal candidate is a visionary technologist and systems thinker with a proven track record in product innovation, advanced R&D, or technology strategy within the security, biometrics, or AI sectors. As the CINO, you will be responsible for shaping the future of biometric identity, secure access control, and AI-driven security systems, with a focus on privacy, performance, and trust. This executive role demands a leader who can anticipate and evaluate emerging trends, source and test novel technologies, and partner with cross-functional teams to operationalize innovative features and platforms. Key responsibilities for the CINO include owning and leading the company's innovation strategy with a 3-10 year time horizon, creating and managing internal innovation initiatives, and cultivating external innovation pipelines. The successful candidate will have a deep knowledge of hardware / software convergence, edge AI, and secure embedded systems, and a strong background in commercializing novel products or patents in the security or biometric space. Executive leadership experience in a scaling tech company, particularly in a startup or growth-stage environment, is essential. The role also requires a technical degree in a related field, with an MS or PhD preferred, and familiarity with privacy, encryption, authentication protocols, and regulatory trends. Bonus skills include experience with AI / ML model development, a patent portfolio in biometrics or computer vision, and exposure to standards bodies or public policy.

Travel Percent

Less than 10%

Functions

• Information Technology