Your Trusted Partner in identity technology sphere

Welcome to the frontline of innovation and security in the identity technology sphere - NextgenID.

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OUR MISSION

Built for the Environments Where Identity Cannot Fail

At NextgenID, our mission is to deliver the most trusted, compliant, and durable identity infrastructure available - purpose-built for the environments where getting identity wrong is not an option.

THE TEAM

Leadership

Driven by innovation and a commitment to trust, we work collaboratively to protect digital identities and deliver secure, scalable solutions for organizations worldwide.

Mohab Murrar

President & Chief Executive

Mohab Murrar is Co-Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer of NextgenID. A serial entrepreneur with a track record of building, scaling, and exiting technology ventures, Mohab has managed a $100 million technology investment fund, built and scaled multiple technology companies, and brings deep experience across government, defense, and commercial markets. He built NextgenID into the only IAL-3 certified biometric infrastructure company in the United States, with active contracts spanning federal, defense, and global enterprise markets. He holds an MBA and MS in Technology Management. A former professional squash player, Mohab brings an elite competitor's discipline and an institution-builder's long-game mindset to everything he builds.

Michael Harris

Chief Technology Officer & EVP

A recognized authority in identity and authentication with over thirty years of experience building and deploying solutions for the most demanding institutions in the world, he is a direct contributor to the NIST and ISO security standards that govern the identity industry today. His career spans Bloomberg, Apple, Verizon, NASA, the FBI, the Department of Defense, the IRS, and the Department of State — a background that defines what it means to operate at the intersection of security, scale, and national consequence. At NextgenID, he leads the engineering vision and technical strategy behind the nation's only IAL-3 certified biometric infrastructure platform.

Andy Park

Chief Financial Officer

A seasoned finance executive with deep expertise in mergers and acquisitions, growth financing, and financial transformation, Andy has built his career across Fortune 500 institutions including Siemens, Citibank, and Broadcom, consistently scaling financial operations and governance frameworks through periods of rapid growth and strategic change. A Certified Public Accountant, he brings the financial discipline, structural rigor, and capital markets fluency that mission-critical, high-growth technology companies demand. At NextgenID, Andy leads financial strategy, capital formation, and the fiscal infrastructure required to scale a category-defining identity platform into a durable global enterprise.

Rana Abu-Ragheb

Vice President of Operations

A seasoned executive with over twenty years of experience spanning technology, consulting, and sustainability sectors, she has founded, scaled, and exited multiple ventures, securing institutional capital and building strategic partnerships across demanding, high-stakes markets. Rana brings deep expertise in operations management, financial oversight, process development, and organizational scaling, with a track record of turning complex, multi-stakeholder environments into high-performance organizations. At NextgenID, she drives the operational infrastructure, resource discipline, and cross-functional execution framework that translate ambitious technical strategy into mission-grade delivery at scale.

Michael Horkey

Vice President of Growth

With thirty years of experience in identity, credentialing, and national security, Michael has held roles spanning the United States Navy, the National Security Agency, General Dynamics, Unisys, and PricewaterhouseCoopers, institutions that define the most demanding end of the identity and security market. He brings a rare combination of deep operational government experience and enterprise commercial execution, producing credibility that opens doors across the federal acquisition corridor, the defense community, and the enterprise boardroom. At NextgenID, Michael leads strategic partnerships and supports go-to-market execution across federal, defense, and global enterprise markets.

Yacoub Massad

Director of Engineering

Yacoub leads the design and development of next-generation identity proofing and verification platforms, bringing deep expertise in digital identity and access management across cloud-native and hardware-integrated architectures. Holding a Master's degree in Computer Science, Yacoub drives engineering innovation and technical resilience across NextgenID's IAL-3 certified infrastructure, translating complex identity standards, hardware requirements, and regulatory frameworks into production-grade platforms deployed across our enterprise markets. His work sits at the core of NextgenID's mission to redefine what digital trust looks like, and what it demands, at the highest levels of assurance.

THE BOARD

Advisory Board

J. Douglas Winter

Founder & Board Member, Seismic

Doug Winter is a product-first technology entrepreneur and co-founder of Seismic, where he served as CEO for 16 years, scaling the company from inception to global leader in sales enablement with a $3 billion valuation and $400 million in ARR. During his tenure, he raised over $400 million in venture and private equity capital and oversaw eight acquisitions. A serial entrepreneur with an engineering background spanning Qualcomm, Objectiva Software Solutions, and Document Sciences (acquired by EMC), Doug brings deep experience building products, executive teams, and enterprise SaaS companies at scale. He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech and dual master's degrees from MIT Sloan.

Oni Chukwu

Managing Partner at Frontiers Acquisitions

Oni Chukwu is a technology executive, investor, and board leader with a proven track record driving growth and transformation across enterprise technology. He is Managing Partner at Frontiers Acquisitions and Partner at Ironleaf Capital Partners, a tech-focused private equity firm, where he leads portfolio value creation and supports management teams. Oni has driven multiple successful exits, including as CEO of PE-backed Aventri and EVP & CFO of SaaS companies Triple Point Technology, Netkey Corp, and HSS. He serves on public and private company boards including AvidXchange (Nasdaq: AVIDX) and PAYA (Nasdaq: PAYA). Through his foundation AfricaPlan, he champions technology career pathways for underprivileged graduates. Oni holds an MBA and honorary Ph.D. from the University of New Haven.

Guy “Tom” Cosentino

CEO, Governance Risk Global Holdings

Guy "Tom" Cosentino is a retired U.S. Army Brigadier General, independent public-company director, and board advisor with expertise in cybersecurity, AI governance, enterprise risk management, and strategic execution in high-stakes environments. As Chair of NextgenID's Advisory Board, he advises on strategy, partnerships, enterprise adoption, governance, and risk posture for identity and security solutions. Tom is CEO of Governance Risk Global and President of Cosentino Strategic Solutions, advising technology, national security, and strategic infrastructure companies on growth, capital formation, and execution. His military career included service as Commandant of the National War College and Deputy Director for Political-Military Affairs on the Joint Staff.

Vivienne Pham

Executive Director Tech & Disruptive Commerce at J.P. Morgan

Vivienne Pham brings over a decade of experience across Commercial and Investment Banking at JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley, with deep coverage of early-stage to public-market companies in defense, cybersecurity, and AI. Before transitioning to finance, she practiced as an antitrust attorney at DLA Piper, focusing on M&A, market power, and infrastructure regulation. She holds a dual Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and Bachelor of Economics (Hons) from La Trobe University and an MBA from Columbia Business School. Originally from Australia, Vivienne is based in Washington, D.C.

THE BOARD

Directors

Sam Andoni

Co-Founder and Chairman

Over thirty years in cryptography and cybersecurity across government, defense, healthcare, and energy sectors. Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Zeva Inc. Brings deep technical authority and institutional knowledge as a co-architect of the NextgenID platform.

Mohab Murrar

Co-Founder and Vice-Chair

Mohab Murrar is Co-Founder, Vice Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of NextgenID. A serial entrepreneur with a track record of building, scaling, and exiting technology ventures, he has managed a $100 million technology investment fund and built NextgenID into the only IAL-3 certified biometric infrastructure company in the United States.

LTG Robert P. Ashley Jr. (Ret.)

Board Member

Thirty-six years of distinguished service in the United States Army. Served as the 21st Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, the most senior intelligence officer in the U.S. Army. Brings unparalleled credibility and relationships across the defense and intelligence community.

Adam Ereli

Board Member

Former United States Ambassador to Bahrain and Deputy Spokesman of the U.S. Department of State. Currently Vice Chairman of Mercury Public Affairs. Brings deep diplomatic experience and senior government relationships across domestic and international markets.

OUR VALUES

What We Stand For - And What You Can Always Expect From Us

We are driven by a genuine passion for what we do - bringing creativity and dedication to work that genuinely matters. We take reliability seriously, delivering on our commitments and holding ourselves accountable when we fall short. We operate with efficiency, moving with purpose and putting our effort where it counts. Above all, we act with integrity in every relationship and every decision because trust is not given in this industry, it is earned. And when the landscape shifts - and in identity security, it always does - we adapt, innovate, and lead.

Our clients

Trusted by Governments and Companies Worldwide

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"NextgenID significantly improved our identity verification process. Their SRIP technology allowed us to securely onboard remote users with unmatched accuracy and compliance. It has become an essential part of our security operations."

Daniel Reyes Chief Information Security Officer, HorizonTech Solutions

Together, we can shape a future that safeguards privacy, and bolster identity assurance for all.

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