MindBridge Appoints Rachel Kirkham as Chief Technology Officer to Lead Next Phase of Innovation and Growth

Originally published here at Business Wire

OTTAWA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MindBridge, the global leader in AI-powered financial decision intelligence, is pleased to announce the promotion of Rachel Kirkham to the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Kirkham, who most recently served as Senior Vice President, AI and Product, will lead the company’s technology and innovation strategy, with a focus on advancing product capabilities, transparency and trust in AI, and scaling impact for MindBridge’s growing enterprise customer base.

For over 15 years, Kirkham has bridged the gap between advanced data analytics and the complex realities of audit and finance. She has built applications and visualizations that solve real-world problems and empower finance professionals with greater clarity and control. Since joining MindBridge, she has been instrumental in shaping the company’s AI-driven risk scoring, integrating data science into the product fabric, and driving a technology vision that supports continuous insight and proactive decision-making.

“Rachel’s promotion comes at a pivotal time as we expand rapidly into the enterprise space,” said Stephen DeWitt, CEO of MindBridge. “She combines deep technical expertise with product intuition and domain credibility in a way few leaders can. Her leadership will be essential as we continue to deliver intelligent, trustworthy, and transformative solutions to global finance teams.”

“As AI reshapes the financial landscape, MindBridge is uniquely positioned to lead with transparency, trust, and purpose,” said Rachel Kirkham. “I’m honored to take on the CTO role at such an exciting time in our journey. I look forward to continuing to push the boundaries of what’s possible in financial intelligence and delivering meaningful value to our customers around the world.”

Prior to MindBridge, Kirkham served as Head of Data Analytics Research at the UK National Audit Office, where she led a multidisciplinary team of analysts and data scientists to develop innovative audit analytics tools for public sector financial oversight. She is an ACA-qualified chartered accountant, a subject matter expert for the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), and holds an MBA from Imperial College London.

The appointment reflects MindBridge’s continued momentum and investment in technology leadership as it scales across enterprise markets. With expanding global partnerships, patented innovations, and a growing roster of clients, the company remains committed to helping its customers see the unseen, unlocking strategic insight for finance professionals everywhere.