Non executive Chairman

Lawrence “Dave” Hansen

Lawrence “Dave” Hansen has had a successful career in leading international IT and data security organizations. He has a strong international M&A and business integration background, having directed world-wide teams since 2005.

Dave currently sits on the Board of Acre, a global leader in Access Control systems. He also chairs their Board Technology committee.

Dave is Chairman of TextHelp, a leader in assisted tools to support diversity and inclusion.

Dave spent over 6 years as an Operating Executive for Marlin Operations Group, Inc., joined Marlin in September 2015 and retired Dec 31, 2021. Prior to joining Marlin, Dave was VP and general manager of Dell Software Group employing 3,000 staff in sales, marketing, channels and services, and oversaw its go to market strategy. Previously, Dave was President and CEO of SafeNet Inc. At SafeNet, he led a significant recapitalization of the company that saw strong growth in revenues and profits before its successful sale to Gemalto NV.

Dave also held the role of president and CEO of Numara Software, a $100 million business, where he oversaw the company’s successful sale and integration into BMC Software.

From 2002 to 2011, Dave held several executive positions with CA Technologies including CIO, GM, Security and GM, Enterprise Products and Solutions.

Dave, a Canadian born US citizen, resides in Naples, FL.

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