Tempe and Prague, Arizona, USA, October 9th / PRNewswire / -- Gen Digital Inc. (Nasdaq ticker: GEN) announced today the appointment of Talbott Roche to join its board of directors.
Gen CEO Vincent Pilette stated: " Talbott has an outstanding track record in driving transformation and creating value through strategic expansion. Her background in building digital-first fintech platforms, along with her experience as CEO and director, is a valuable combination, as Gen will continue to innovate and empower people's digital and financial lives."
Roche currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer and President of Blackhawk Network. She has worked at this company for over 20 years, leading it from its early conceptual stages to a global fintech company that specializes in branded payments, gift cards, and prepaid solutions, serving both businesses and consumers. Since taking on the role of CEO in 2016, she has driven Blackhawk to transform from a physical gift card distribution model to a digital-first, multi-business fintech platform. During her tenure, Blackhawk's revenue has significantly increased, and its profit margins have also expanded. She has also led the company through several acquisitions, expanding its business into B2B sectors and supporting its global growth.
Gen Chief Independent Director Sue Barsamian stated: "Her experience as a director of a listed company Talbott reflects the sound judgment and governance expertise she will bring to Gen. Her extensive experience in leading Blackhawk Network and driving the expansion of a global digital-first business makes her an excellent addition to our board of directors, as we will continue to advance the strategy of Gen and create long-term value for shareholders."
Roche I am delighted to join the board of Gen at a time when digital security, privacy, and financial well-being are increasingly interconnected. Gen carries an important mission and boasts a range of trusted brands that reach hundreds of millions of users worldwide. I look forward to contributing to the company's continued growth and influence.
Talbott's experience in leading trusted consumer businesses through digital transformation and global growth will contribute to advancing Gen's goal of "promoting digital freedom" and creating long-term value for Gen.
About Gen
Gen (Nasdaq ticker: GEN) is a global company dedicated to advancing digital freedom. Through its trusted brands, including Norton, Avast, LifeLock, MoneyLion, and Engine, Gen helps people protect and take control of their digital and financial lives. As AI reshapes the way people discover, make decisions, and transact, Gen is building a layer of security and trust to help people and their agents navigate the digital world more safely. Gen supports nearly 500 million users in over 150 countries and regions with products and services that cover network security, online privacy, identity protection, and financial health. For more information, please visit GenDigital.com.
