As the digital economy continues to face increasing regulatory scrutiny and complex compliance demands, LegitScript — a leader in AI-powered merchant and platform risk intelligence — has taken a strategic step to bolster its executive leadership. The company announced the appointment of three senior leaders:
- Jaylene Kunze as Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Chris Riggio as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)
- Tom Cook as Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO)
These additions are poised to support LegitScript’s rapid scaling and innovation agenda, especially in advancing the capabilities of its recently launched Xray AI Risk Intelligence Platform.
Meet the New Executive Leaders
1. Jaylene Kunze, Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Over 20 years of experience in financial and operational leadership
- Expertise in scaling software companies through organic and inorganic growth
- Previous leadership roles at Hexure, Uplight, MWH Global, and Deloitte
- Will lead finance, accounting, legal, compliance, and IT
- Positioned to drive sustainable growth during LegitScript’s expansion phase
2. Chris Riggio, Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)
- Brings 25+ years in fintech and software, with a focus on go-to-market execution
- Formerly held leadership roles at Confluence, ISS, and ICE
- Will oversee global sales, marketing, customer success, and enablement teams
- Will drive strategic alignment and revenue growth across the enterprise
3. Tom Cook, Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO)
- Veteran product and engineering leader with 30+ years of experience
- Previously served as operating executive at Elliott Investment Management
- Held senior roles at Datto, Ixia, and Viewpoint Construction Software
- Will lead product innovation and development aligned with market needs
- Will enhance LegitScript’s platform with advanced AI and compliance tools
Strategic Importance of the Appointments
1. Reinforcing Market Leadership in Risk and Compliance
- New leadership brings a combined 50+ years of experience across Fortune 500 and private equity-backed firms
- Strengthens LegitScript’s foundation for global expansion, product scaling, and partner enablement
2. Empowering the AI-Powered Xray Platform
- The Xray platform provides real-time merchant and product risk intelligence
- Designed for acquiring banks, payment providers, and e-commerce platforms
- Supports clients in identifying emerging threats and navigating regulatory complexity
3. Aligning for Scalable Innovation and Global Reach
- With complex global compliance challenges on the rise, the new team ensures LegitScript remains agile
- Will lead the company into the next phase of growth and market leadership through customer-centric AI innovation
Vision for the Future of Risk Intelligence
“As regulatory demands grow more complex, their considerable experience and leadership will strengthen our ability to deliver real-time risk intelligence at scale.”
— Scott Roth, CEO, LegitScript
The appointments come at a critical inflection point for LegitScript as it positions its Xray AI platform to become the industry standard in automated risk analysis. This leadership shift signals a firm commitment to scalable, high-impact innovation that aligns with enterprise needs in fintech, e-commerce, and payments.
LegitScript’s expanded executive team reinforces its ambition to lead the global risk and compliance intelligence market. With deep operational experience and a clear vision for the future, the company is well-positioned to deliver AI-driven insights that empower organizations to stay ahead of emerging threats, reduce compliance burdens, and make faster, more confident decisions.
As the Xray platform evolves, the new leadership ensures LegitScript’s growth is not only rapid — but also strategic, sustainable, and globally impactful.
