Leadership

Meet Our Team

World-class experts in legacy modernization, regulatory compliance, and AI governance. Together, we're bridging the gap between COBOL systems and the AI-powered future.

Executive Leadership

Guiding Our Mission

Our leadership team brings decades of experience in enterprise technology, regulatory compliance, and global operations.

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James Castle

Global Chairperson & Co-Founder

Visionary leader driving COBOL Bridge's global strategy. Expert in enterprise modernization and regulatory frameworks across banking, government, and defence sectors.

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Dr. Chris Golden

Executive Director

PhD in Computer Science with 25+ years in legacy system architecture. Leading our technical vision and platform development.

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Kathleen Chapman

Chief Revenue Officer

Former Fortune 500 sales executive driving global revenue growth. Expert in enterprise SaaS and complex B2B sales cycles.

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Dr. Frumi Barr

Chief Strategy Officer

Strategic advisor with deep expertise in digital transformation. Former McKinsey consultant specializing in financial services.

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Leigh Cassell

Chief Training Officer

Award-winning educator and training specialist. Building world-class onboarding and certification programs for our platform.

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Nicholas Templeman

Chief Science Officer

Leading our R&D initiatives in AI governance and quantum-safe cryptography. Former research director at major tech lab.

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Terry Temple

Chief Defense Officer

30-year veteran in defence and intelligence. Expert in NATO compliance, classified systems, and national security protocols.

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Dr. Eyal Pinko

Chief Intelligence Officer

Former intelligence analyst specializing in threat assessment and risk management. Leading our security intelligence capabilities.

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Samir Azizi

Chief AI Officer

AI/ML expert with PhD in Machine Learning. Architecting our MCP governance layer and AI-powered modernization tools.

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Rebecca Spour

Chief Compliance Officer

Regulatory compliance specialist with extensive experience across financial services and technology sectors. Ensuring adherence to global standards.

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Gene Hawks

Chief Operations Officer

Seasoned operations executive with decades of experience in enterprise technology and government systems modernization.

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Ed Hennessey

Chief Data Officer

Data governance expert leading our data strategy and analytics initiatives. Specialist in enterprise data architecture and compliance frameworks.

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Ting Ma

Chief Financial Officer

CPA and former investment banker. Managing financial operations, investor relations, and strategic financial planning.

Diplomatic Relations

Ambassadors & Special Roles

Our global ambassadors extend COBOL Bridge's reach across international markets and diplomatic channels.

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Estelle Chen

Canada-French Ambassador to the US

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Dr. Daniel Katz

US Ambassador in Diplomatic Relations

Strategic Partners & Accreditations