Cisive Appoints Brian Matthews as Chief Executive Officer

Experienced Data and Technology Executive To Continue To Strengthen Cisive's Screening and Workforce Monitoring Solutions

EASTON, Md., Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cisive ("Cisive" or the "Company"), a leading provider of technology and compliance-driven background screening, workforce risk management, and data services, today announced it has appointed Brian Matthews as Chief Executive Officer. Matthews succeeds Margaret Keane, who will continue to serve on Cisive's Board of Directors.  

Matthews brings more than two decades of executive leadership experience in the data and technology industries, including deep expertise within the background screening industry.  He previously served as CEO of itel, where he led the strategic transformation of the business, evolving the company from a services-focused offering to a premier data and analytics platform serving the P&C insurance industry. Before itel, Matthews served as President of Appriss Insights, a leading SaaS data analytics platform and data provider to background screening, legal, government, healthcare, and commercial clients. Prior to Appriss, he held leadership roles at technology companies including eOriginal, Verint, and Vubiquity. Matthews will work with Cisive's leadership team to strengthen the Company's screening and workforce monitoring solutions, helping customers make informed hiring decisions, meet compliance requirements and support safer workplaces.

Keane first joined Cisive's Board of Directors in 2022, prior to her appointment as CEO. Under her leadership as CEO, Cisive further strengthened its market position in regulated industries, including healthcare, transportation, and financial services. She also oversaw significant investments in the Company's technology and AI initiatives, strategic partnerships and leadership team build out.

"I have known Cisive for years and have always been impressed by its strong reputation, unique vertical capabilities, and differentiated customer value proposition," said Matthews. "I believe there is an exciting opportunity to further enhance the Company's capabilities, and I look forward to working with the Board and the exceptional Cisive team on this effort."

"I am proud of what the Cisive team has accomplished and grateful for the trust our customers place in us," said Keane. "Brian brings deep industry expertise and an understanding of what our customers need. I look forward to working with him and the leadership team to build on our progress."

About Cisive
Cisive is a trusted partner for comprehensive, compliance-driven background screening, drug and health screening, and workforce monitoring solutions. With a technology-first approach powered by advanced automation, human expertise, and compliance intelligence, Cisive catches what others miss and helps organizations confidently hire and manage their workforce. Through its PreCheck division, Cisive delivers tailored screening and credentialing for healthcare organizations, ensuring patient and workforce safety. Learn more at www.cisive.com.

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