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Phunware Appoints Dmitry Kroshka as Chief Executive Officer to Lead 2.0 Strategy; Engages Michael Cerdá to Drive Product Rollout
Leadership Changes Align Strategy, Product Execution, and Commercial Rollout of Phunware’s Next-Generation Guest Intelligence Platform Company to Accelerate
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[{"type":"text","content":"Leadership Changes Align Strategy, Product Execution, and Commercial Rollout of Phunware’s Next-Generation Guest Intelligence Platform Company to Accelerate Product 2.0 Strategy Across Hospitality, Healthcare, and Large-Property Environments AI Concierge Momentum, 95%+ Customer Retention, and Strong Cash Position Provide Foundation for Next Phase of Growth AUSTIN, Texas, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phunware, Inc. (“Phunware” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: PHUN), a mobile-first enterprise cloud platform delivering location-aware customer intelligence and AI-enabled audience engagement tools, today announced a leadership transition and product strategy update designed to accelerate the Company’s 2.0 Strategy and expand its footprint across hospitality, healthcare, and other large-property verticals. Effective immediately, Dmitry Kroshka has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Kroshka has served as a senior advisor to Phunware since October 2025, working with the Company on growth strategy, product direction, and the development of its next-generation Guest Intelligence Platform. He will now lead the Company’s 2.0 Strategy, with a focus on converting Phunware’s mobile, location-aware, and customer engagement capabilities into a unified, AI-enabled platform for complex physical environments. Jeremy Krol, who has served as interim CEO, will return to his Chief Operating Officer role. Mr. Kroshka brings more than two decades of experience across AI, hospitality technology, marketing technology, SaaS, digital media, and consumer platforms, including leadership and advisory roles with Oracle, FCB Global, FOX Digital Entertainment, Spark Brands, and multiple venture-backed technology companies. His background in product strategy, revenue growth, customer engagement, and data-driven marketing aligns with Phunware’s focus on scaling its next-generation Guest Intelligence Platform. In addition, Phunware has engaged Build Something Product Group (“BSPG”), the AI-first product and transformation practice founded by Michael Cerdá, to help lead the Company’s product strategy and Product 2.0 rollout. Cerdá, whose prior product leadership includes Disney+, Marcus by Goldman Sachs (Apple Card), and Facebook Newsfeed, will serve as Phunware’s senior product leader through the BSPG engagement. BSPG will also embed additional proven AI produ...