Gloo Announces Pat Gelsinger as Executive Chair and Head of Technology

Technology visionary Pat Gelsinger expands involvement to further catalyze the faith ecosystem through artificial intelligence (AI) and other breakthrough technologies

BOULDER, Colo., March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Gloo, a leading technology platform connecting the faith ecosystem, today announced that Pat Gelsinger will expand his role from investor and chairman of the Gloo board of directors to become Gloo executive chair and head of technology. In this expanded role, he will lead the Gloo product and engineering efforts, including Gloo AI, to advance the company's mission to empower the faith ecosystem and ensure technology becomes a force for good.

With a career spanning more than four decades in the technology sector, Gelsinger brings deep experience and a track record of transformational leadership. A core focus of his newly expanded role will be spearheading efforts to build one of the world's first vertical industry clouds for faith and flourishing and advancing values-aligned AI through Gloo AI.

The U.S. faith ecosystem includes approximately 450,000 churches, faith networks, service providers, and nonprofits — a highly fragmented market that is one of the largest yet to fully adopt digital technology. While other industries have leveraged digital platforms for scale, efficiency and impact, faith-based organizations have been slower in adopting these tools. Gloo is building the infrastructure to change that. The Gloo platform is one of the largest and most advanced in this ecosystem, designed to connect a highly fragmented network and equip faith organizations with the technology needed to expand their reach and deepen engagement.

At the same time, there is an urgent need to embed values directly into AI models, shaping how people interact with technology and ensuring AI serves as a force for good. With strong market demand, a large addressable sector, and tremendous need for values-based AI, Gloo is positioned for significant growth while shaping the future of technology for faith and human flourishing.

"Pat has been a great long-term investor and partner to Gloo," said Scott Beck, CEO of Gloo. "He has been on the board of directors for almost 10 years, five as chairman, helping shape our core strategies and holding us accountable to succeed on behalf of the ecosystem. I am excited to partner with Pat at this next level as we shape technology for good, release the collective strength of the faith ecosystem and serve those who serve."

Gelsinger has lived his life at the intersection of technology and faith. His decision to expand his role at Gloo is both strategic and deeply personal — a natural extension of his life's purpose. A lifelong Christian, a philanthropist, and one of the most respected leaders in technology, he has shaped the future of computing at Intel and VMware while also advising and investing in technology pioneers. A well-known and engaging public figure, he is a powerful advocate for change in both the faith and business communities. His conviction that faith can transform lives and technology can solve humanity's toughest challenges aligns seamlessly with Gloo's mission.

"Technology has the power to connect, uplift and transform lives — but only when built with purpose," said Gelsinger. "At Gloo, we are uniting innovation with faith principles to ensure technology serves people, strengthens communities, and becomes a force for good."

With Gelsinger's expanded leadership, Gloo is entering a new phase of growth, accelerating the adoption of technology across the faith ecosystem. As faith-based organizations seek new ways to connect, collaborate and shape the future of AI, Gloo is uniquely positioned to lead this transformation, ensuring technology serves as a powerful force for good.

Gloo is a leading technology platform connecting the faith ecosystem, designed to help people and communities flourish through its platform and values-based AI. Gloo connects faith-based organizations, networks, service providers and nonprofits to values-based AI, resources, insights and funding. Gloo serves over 100,000 faith, ministry and nonprofit leaders and is based in Boulder, Colorado.

SOURCE Gloo