Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc. has announced the appointment of Chris Kutsor as its new Chief Financial Officer.
This decision will take effect the day after the company files its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year concluding December 31, 2024. Evolv Technology, known for its innovative AI-driven security solutions, seeks to leverage Kutsor's expertise to further its growth and value enhancement for stakeholders.
Leadership Insights
John Kedzierski, President and CEO of Evolv Technology, expressed enthusiasm about the addition, stating, "We are thrilled to welcome Chris to our leadership team at this pivotal stage of our growth. He is a highly accomplished public company chief financial officer and a proven leader in driving financial strategy and operational excellence for high-growth technology companies, making him the ideal leader to help scale our business and enhance value for our customers and shareholders."
Kutsor's Vision for Evolv's Future
Chris Kutsor shared his excitement about joining the company during this transformative period. "I’m excited to join Evolv Technology at such a transformative time for both the Company and the security industry. Evolv’s innovative approach to weapons detection and its commitment to creating safer spaces align perfectly with my passion for advancing mission-driven technology solutions. I look forward to collaborating with the talented team – along with our customers, partners and shareholders – to build on the Company’s strong foundation and drive sustainable growth and profitability," Kutsor stated.
Kutsor's Professional Background
Chris Kutsor brings extensive experience in financial and executive leadershipChris Kutsor, age 51, brings extensive experience in financial and executive leadership within the technology sector to his new role. Prior to joining Evolv, Kutsor played a pivotal role at Kin + Carta Plc, a software engineering digital consultancy listed on the London Stock Exchange.
He led the company's sale to a private equity firm in 2024 and facilitated the subsequent merger and integration activities. His tenure there included serving as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer.
Achievements and Education
From 2019 to May 2024, Kutsor was instrumental in transforming Kin + Carta from a collection of twelve independent consultancies into a cohesive global technology consulting firm. His efforts resulted in an 86% Total Shareholder Return over three years, ranking 17th out of 562 companies in the FTSE All-Share Index during the same period.
Before his tenure at Kin + Carta, Kutsor spent nearly 25 years at Motorola Solutions, holding key financial leadership positions. Mr. Kutsor holds an MBA in Strategy and Finance from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Corporate Finance and Investments from the University of Illinois.
Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc., a foremost security technology company pioneering AI-based solutions designed to help create safer experiences, announced the appointment of Mr. Chris Kutsor as Chief Financial Officer.
The appointment will be effective one business day following the filing of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.
Accomplished leader
“We are thrilled to welcome Chris to our leadership team at this pivotal stage of our growth,” said John Kedzierski, President and Chief Executive Officer of Evolv Technology.
“He is a highly accomplished public company chief financial officer and a proven leader in driving financial strategy and operational excellence for high-growth technology companies, making him the ideal leader to help scale our business and enhance value for our customers and shareholders.”
Sustainable growth and profitability
“I’m excited to join Evolv Technology at such a transformative time for both the Company and the security industry,” said Kutsor.
“Evolv’s innovative approach to weapons detection and its commitment to creating safer spaces align perfectly with my passion for advancing mission-driven technology solutions. I look forward to collaborating with the talented team – along with our customers, partners and shareholders – to build on the Company’s strong foundation and drive sustainable growth and profitability.”
Role and responsibility
Kutsor, 51, brings strong financial and executive leadership across the technology sector to Evolv’s executive team. He joins Evolv after leading the sale of publicly listed Kin + Carta Plc (London Stock Exchange: KCT), a software engineering digital consultancy with 1,800 employees in seven countries, to a private equity (PE) firm in 2024.
Kutsor served as Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of Kin + Carta. He subsequently helped lead the merger and integration of Kin + Carta with another portfolio company of the PE acquiror.
About Chris Kutsor
From 2019 through May 2024, Kutsor was Chief Financial Officer of Kin + Carta. He was also appointed Chief Operating Officer in 2022. While at Kin + Carta, Kutsor helped lead the transformation of twelve independent consultancies into an integrated, global technology consulting enterprise. He built a global finance and operations team, implementing enterprise-grade processes and systems and delivered a 3-year Total Shareholder Return (TSR) of 86%, ranking 17th out of 562 companies in the FTSE All-Share Index from 2019-2022.
Before joining Kin + Carta, Kutsor spent nearly 25 years at Motorola Solutions in various senior finance roles. His most senior positions included leading investor relations, financial management of a $2 billion global business unit, supporting strategic sales teams, and managing venture capital investments.
Mr. Kutsor earned his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business with concentrations in both Strategy and Finance and holds a Bachelor of Science in Corporate Finance and Investments from the University of Illinois.
