Alcatraz, the company in facial biometric authentication for physical access, appointed Kasia Hanson as vice president of strategic partnerships. In this role, Hanson will be responsible for expanding Alcatraz’s partner ecosystem and deepening relationships for the company across key sectors, including critical infrastructure, corporate campuses, higher education, and major stadiums and venues.

Hanson is widely recognized in the security industry for building partnerships that turn innovation into measurable outcomes. She spent more than two decades at Intel, where she led the global security ecosystem development and partnerships team in the Security Center of Excellence and advanced go-to-market strategies for AI, IoT, edge computing, and cybersecurity. At Intel, she generated more than $15 billion in revenue by expanding the company’s global business and advising Fortune 50 companies on AI adoption, technology strategy and market execution.

“Kasia is a proven force in security, known for forging meaningful partnerships across high-stakes sectors like government, finance, sports venues and critical infrastructure,” said Tina D’Agostin, CEO, Alcatraz. “She joins us at a time of strong momentum, as we continue to scale globally. Kasia brings the credibility, focus and leadership to strengthen our partner ecosystem, accelerate adoption and expand our impact across the industries that rely on Alcatraz.”

Hanson is widely recognized for her many accomplishments, including being named a Top 40 Security Influencer by LifeSafety Alliance, a two-time Top 30 Influencer by Security Journal Americas and a three-time SIA Women in Security Forum Power 100 honoree. She is also the president of the Global Council for Responsible AI (USA Chapter). Additionally, she is a distinguished fellow for the Innovation Institute for Fan Experience, enhancing safety measures in stadiums and arenas, and has also advised the U.S. Olympic team on public safety. 

“Alcatraz has already built strong partnerships across some of the most security-conscious industries, from financial institutions to global stadiums,” Hanson said. “What excites me is the opportunity to take those relationships even further by aligning with partners on long-term strategy, accelerating adoption in complex environments and expanding into new use cases where privacy, safety, and trust are essential. I’m thrilled to join a company that is raising the bar for secure access and look forward to helping scale its global impact and grow revenue.”