SAN DIEGO, June 18, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mitek Systems, Inc., (Nasdaq:MITK), a leading mobile imaging software solutions provider, today announced that Michael Diamond has joined the company as senior vice president of sales and business development, effective June 18, 2012. In his new role, Diamond will be responsible for driving sales and spearheading business development efforts for the Company's mobile imaging software solutions.
"Mike brings extensive mobile payments experience and proven business development success to his new role at Mitek," said Mitek Systems President and Chief Executive Office, James DeBello. "We believe that his experience and leadership will take Mitek into an exciting new era of growth and innovation."
"As the leader in mobile imaging technology, there is tremendous opportunity for Mitek to grow and expand its reach into new areas of the financial services market, including mobile payments, mobile wallets, insurance and more," said Michael Diamond, senior vice president, sales and business development, Mitek Systems. "I look forward to helping take Mitek to the next phase of growth."
Prior to joining Mitek Systems, Diamond was senior vice president, business development, of Obopay Corporation, a global mobile payments company with live service in the United States, India, and multiple countries in Africa. In addition to leading Obopay's business development teams, Diamond was directly involved in negotiating partnerships with some of the top brands in the payments industry.
Diamond has also served in senior business development roles at a number of global companies including IBM Corporation where he led a worldwide team of business development managers within IBM Software Group. Prior to IBM, as senior vice president and general manager of S1 Corporation, Diamond was responsible for worldwide strategic partnerships and new market entry.
About Mitek Systems
Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., Mitek Systems (Nasdaq:MITK) is a mobile imaging software solutions provider that allows users to remotely deposit checks, pay bills, get insurance quotes, and transfer credit card balances by snapping a picture with their camera-equipped smartphones and tablets instead of using the device keyboard. Mitek's technology increases convenience for the consumer by eliminating the need to go to the bank branch or automated teller machine, and dramatically reduces processing and customer acquisition costs while increasing customer retention. With a strong patent portfolio, Mitek is positioned as the leading innovator in mobile imaging software and currently provides its solutions to Fortune 500 financial services companies. For more information about Mitek Systems, please visit www.miteksystems.com">www.miteksystems.com.