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Encompass Strengthens Executive Team to Support Entry into North America

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Encompass, a provider of automated Know Your Customer (KYC) solutions, has added two  members to its executive team to support growth plans. Alan Samuels, previously head of products at the company, and Magalie Pimentel, former head of marketing, have been promoted to vice president, product and vice president, marketing respectively.

As well as overseeing the strategic direction of their functions, Samuels and Pimental join Encompass cofounders Wayne Johnson and Roger Carson, alongside other key leaders, as part of the group responsible for steering global output and achieving key objectives.

The management changes follow the move of Alex Ford, previously vice president of product and marketing, to a new role that will lead Encompass’ entry into North America later this year.

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