Kevin Higgins, former CIA Chief of Staff, joins Sayari Advisory Board

Sayari, a counterparty and supply chain risk intelligence company, announced today the appointment of Kevin Higgins as an Advisory Board Member. As a senior executive of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)'s Directorate of Operations, Mr. Higgins brings to Sayari unparalleled experience in confronting critical national security challenges and emerging threats.

His specialized knowledge will inform innovative tactics for Sayari's government customers working to keep essential technologies away from illicit actors and corporate customers grappling with the influx of regulations resulting from today's complex geopolitical landscape.

"There is no better time for me to join Sayari than at this urgent inflection point in the nation's nuanced strategic technological de-risking from China," Mr. Higgins said. "Export controls on complex transnational networks have never been more important to national security. Sayari's innovation in global supply chain technology is instrumental in protecting economic interests, safeguarding against international crime, and combating modern slavery."

Mr. Higgins' three decades of distinguished public service have been recognized with awards from three separate presidential administrations. He served in several senior executive leadership roles in the foreign field and at CIA Headquarters and retired as Chief of Staff to CIA Director William J. Burns. During his time in the intelligence community, Mr. Higgins confronted some of the most intractable national security challenges and supported the Director in the establishment of two priority mission centers focused on China and emerging technologies.

"We are thrilled to welcome Kevin to the Sayari team," said Farley Mesko, Sayari CEO and co-founder. "In this time of emerging and complex geopolitical challenges, his expertise is key to navigating mission-critical national security decisions."

Mr. Higgins joins Sayari during a time of tremendous growth for the company. The reach of Sayari's platform now includes more than 5,000 users from the U.S. and European governments as well as Fortune 100 corporations.