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Fortifai Ltd Appoints Kelly Herrell As Chief Executive Officer

PRIVATEJun 01, 2026•16 days ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Fortifai

Kelly Herrell
BilbaoInformation TechnologyArtificial IntelligenceMachine Learning

Description

Fortifai Ltd has appointed seasoned Silicon Valley executive Kelly Herrell as Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2026. Herrell will lead the global commercialization and go-to-market strategy for Nol8’s AI Data Plane technology.

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Company

Fortifai

Location

Bilbao, Autonomous Community Of The Basque Country, Spain

About

Fortifai is a leader in AI technologies focused on enhancing data processing capabilities. The company aims to tackle the limitations of traditional AI deployment through innovative solutions. Its products are designed to support high-performance workloads and facilitate the next generation of AI agents.

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