Actuate appoints industry veteran Ken Francis as CEO

NEW YORK—Actuate, a global provider of vision-based AI monitoring solutions, has announced the appointment of Ken Francis as CEO.

With over two decades of experience at the helm of industry-leading companies such as Eagle Eye Networks and AMAG Technology, Francis brings a proven track record in building and scaling global security technology businesses. He will lead Actuate’s continued global expansion, strengthen its channel partnerships, and advance its position as one of the fastest-growing monitored video AI providers in the world.

Francis joins Actuate at a transformative time. In just a few short years under the leadership of co-founder and recently appointed President Sonny Tai, Actuate has become a leader in the vision monitoring space, setting the standard for market share in false positive reduction, gun detection, and AI-driven security products. Actuate’s AI solutions deliver reliability, accuracy, and operational efficiency, providing monitoring centers worldwide with a toolset engineered to dramatically reduce false alarms and enhance response times.

Francis’ technical acumen and deep industry insight position him uniquely to expand Actuate's network of resellers and technical partnerships, solidifying relationships with channel partners that are eager for the company’s solutions. His background with major companies like Eagle Eye Networks, AMAG, and UTC, underscores his capability to drive growth from the ground up, seamlessly integrating customer-focused solutions into complex security infrastructures.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Ken to the team,” Tai said. “His experience and strategic vision align perfectly with our goals as we scale globally. Ken’s commitment to solving real-world security challenges with innovative, operator-centric technology is a powerful asset to our mission.”

Francis shares in the excitement about his new role, stating, “Actuate has an insatiable appetite for success and a talented team that's second to none in the industry. The opportunity for growth here is immense, and we’re positioned to expand rapidly through continued development of global channel partnerships. I’m excited to lead Actuate into its next chapter, building on its foundation of innovation and unwavering customer focus to create a $100 million revenue business.”

Investor confidence is high following Actuate’s recent $11.5 million funding round, a testament to the global board’s strong industry relationships and the increasing demand for Actuate’s agnostic, monitorable AI solutions. With a team that includes some of the brightest minds in AI and security, Actuate’s continued innovation and commitment to an agnostic approach ensure flexibility and future readiness across diverse platforms.

“Ken joining Actuate will be a force multiplier for its efforts at continuing to lead with innovation in our industry,” said Kurt Takahashi, CEO, Netwatch. “We look forward to continuing our strong partnership with Actuate under this new era of leadership.”

Guided by Francis’ vision, Actuate is ready to transform security technology worldwide, setting a new standard in reliability, quality, and market expansion.

For more information about Actuate, please visit https://actuate.ai.