SAN DIEGO, Jan. 26, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mitek Systems (Nasdaq:MITK), the leader in mobile imaging solutions, today announced that it has appointed Julie C. Cunningham as vice president, investor relations and corporate communications. Ms. Cunningham brings 20 years of experience in corporate, financial and regulatory communications and extensive relationships with large-, mid-, and small-cap institutional investors and equity analysts, as well as national and financial media.
Ms. Cunningham joins Mitek Systems from San Francisco-based IR firm, The Blueshirt Group, where she was managing director. Previously, Ms. Cunningham was vice president, investor relations and corporate communications at Novatel Wireless. Ms. Cunningham has also served as senior vice president at QUALCOMM, Inc. where she was responsible for investor relations, corporate communications and public relations during a decade of the company's rapid growth. Julie Cunningham holds a bachelor's degree in business administration/marketing, and completed graduate programs in investor relations and executive leadership at the University of Michigan and Stanford University, respectively.
"We are pleased to have someone of Julie's experience and caliber join the Mitek management team," said James DeBello, CEO of Mitek Systems. "We view investor relations and corporate communications as a pivotal role as the company continues to grow and capitalize on its opportunities as the gold standard provider of mobile financial services applications."
About Mitek Systems
Mitek Systems (Nasdaq:MITK) is the leader in mobile imaging solutions, achieved through 25 years of R&D, patented technology and extensive experience in extractive imaging. The company invented and patented leading software solutions that allow consumers to use the cameras on their smartphones and tablets to deposit checks, pay bills, get quotes and transfer balances, all by just snapping photos of documents. Offering outstanding customer experience and convenience while driving operational efficiencies, Mitek Systems' solutions enable organizations across various industries to differentiate themselves from their competitors, attract and retain customers and ultimately increase their revenue and profitability. Current products include Mobile Deposit®, Mobile Photo Bill Pay™, Mobile Balance Transfer™, Mobile ACH Enrollments™, and the Mobile Imaging Platform™.
For more information about Mitek Systems, contact the company at 858-309-1700 or visit www.miteksystems.com/">www.miteksystems.com.