Neat appoints Tormod Ree as new Chief Product Officer

Neat has appointed Tormod Ree as its new Chief Product & Engineering Officer.

Tormod Ree will be responsible for overseeing Neat's award-winning software and hardware engineering, as well as the product management, product marketing, strategy, and design teams. With a background as a senior leader in several technology companies, Ree brings a wealth of experience to his new role.

Prior to joining Neat, Ree was the CEO and Co-founder of Ava Unified Security and served as Vice President at Motorola, in addition to having spent a substantial part of his career at Cisco as Senior Director and General Manager for the Cisco Spark Board.

Neat's Chief Executive Officer, Janine Pelosi, welcomed the appointment, stating, "Our team's unparalleled expertise and tireless pursuit of excellence have served Neat and our customers well over the past five years as we've developed groundbreaking video technologies. Tormod shares our Norwegian heritage, experience, and passion. He is a perfect fit to helm Neat's engineering and product orgs as we strive to build the best experiences for our customers. Welcome Tormod!"

Ree expressed his enthusiasm for joining the Neat team, commenting, "I was drawn to Neat by the amazing team, the products they've built, and the incredible opportunity that lies ahead. I've admired Neat from the sidelines since the company was founded, and I've been continually impressed with what they have achieved. The energy in the team, the quality of talent, the level of innovation, and the attention to detail are second to none. I share their passion for video communications and creating great product experiences, and I'm humbled and excited to join team Neat."

The appointment comes at a time of significant growth for Neat, with the company experiencing a 30% increase in sales in the third quarter of 2024. This growth is complemented by the expansion of Neat's Research and Development efforts in Norway, which is aimed at doubling its Norway-based workforce in the coming 18 months and enlarging its office space in Oslo.

Furthermore, Neat has expanded its international reach by opening its first Neat Experience Center in San Jose, California, and is actively looking for similar spaces in other regions, including London.