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SSC Security Services Corp. Reports Second Quarter Results with Improved Margins, Consistent Adjusted EBTIDA, and Continued Share Buybacks

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REGINA, SK, May 15, 2025 /CNW/ – SSC Security Services Corp. (“SSC” or the “Company) (TSXV: SECU) (OTCQX: SECUF), a national provider of cyber, physical and electronic security services to commercial, industrial and public sector clients across Canada, is pleased to release its results for the second quarter ended March 31, 2025. All figures are presented in Canadian dollars. 

“Our second quarter results came in as expected. We are seeing improved profitability from stronger margins as a result of careful expense management. While our year over year comparative revenue shows a slight decline from last year, this is simply because we secured fewer temporary contracts during this quarter versus that seen in Q2 2024. The good news is our gross margin has continued to strengthen, and our base business of recurring revenue continues to grow profitably. We like it when temporary contracts come in the door and they add nicely to our top line picture, however more important is strong operational management and gross margin growth within our baseline recurring monthly revenue. The size and scale of our operations nicely positions us for the temporary opportunities when they do arise. In addition, we continue to buy back our shares and take a disciplined approach to acquisitions. Our objective is always to protect our cash and be opportunistic in our efforts to grow the Company. We continue to be well capitalised and debt free,” said Chairman and CEO Doug Emsley.

Key Highlights for Q2 2025:

Continued Margin Improvement – Gross profit margin for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was 16.1% up from 15.2% of revenue during the same quarter last year. The six-month year-to-date gross profit margin is 16.3% of revenues, up from 15.5% during the same six-month period last year.35th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend – During the quarter we paid $0.03 per share in dividends to shareholders.NCIB Share Buybacks – During the quarter we bought back 99,500 shares of the Company at an average of $2.54 per share (cancelling all 99,500 shares).Consistent Adjusted EBITDA – During the second quarter ended March 31, 2025, adjusted EBITDA was $1.0 million, consistent with adjusted EBITDA of $1.1 million in the second quarter of last year.We finished the quarter ended March 31, 2025 with:Cash and cash equivalents of $12.5 million equal to $0.68 per share;Working capital of $25.6 million;Total shareholders’ equity of $62.6 million; andNo long-term debt.

Key Performance Indicators for the comparable periods are summarized below:  

Key Performance Indicators

Quarter ended

March 31

Six months ended

March 31

(All amounts are in thousands of Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated)

2025

2024

2025

2024

Revenue

27,676

30,402

56,871

61,284

Cost of sales

23,215

25,785

47,602

51,772

Gross margin

4,461

4,617

9,269

9,512

Gross margin (%)

16.1 %

15.2 %

16.3 %

15.5 %

Comprehensive net income (loss)

10

650

(115)

716

Comprehensive net income (loss) per share – basic

$0.00

$0.03

$(0.01)

$0.04

Adjusted net income

392

77

999

794

Adjusted net income per share – basic

$0.02

$0.00

$0.05

$0.04

Adjusted EBITDA

1,034

1,130

2,205

2,501

Adjusted EBITDA per share – basic

$0.06

$0.06

$0.12

$0.13

REVENUE, GROSS PROFIT & NET INCOME 

Revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, were $27.7 million compared with $30.4 million during the quarter ended March 31, 2024, a decrease of $2.7 million (revenue decrease of 8.9%). Traditionally we see a seasonal reduction in revenues in our second quarter. In addition to seasonality, our second quarter of fiscal year 2024 had significant short-term temporary contracts that we did not see in Q2 2025. These types of short-term contracts are intermittent, but our recurring monthly revenues continue to be strong.

Gross profit for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was $4.5 million (16.1% of revenue) compared to $4.6 million (15.2% of revenue) during the same quarter last year. The gross profit was consistent with the prior year Q2 amount, while we continued to see a slow and steady improvement to our gross profit margin percentages. These improvements are a result of our continued focus on operating efficiencies and cost reduction initiatives.

Comprehensive net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was $0.0 million (profit of $0.00 per share), compared to a comprehensive net income in the same quarter last year of $0.7 million (profit of $0.03 per share).

ADJUSTED NET INCOME & ADJUSTED EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA is the primary KPI used by the Company to measure the financial performance of the Company. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, was $1.0 million ($0.06 per share), consistent with the adjusted EBITDA of $1.1 million ($0.06 per share) for the prior year second quarter ended March 31, 2024.  

Adjusted net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was $0.4 million (profit of $0.02 per share), compared to an adjusted net income in the same quarter last year of $0.01 million (profit of $0.00 per share).

A reconciliation of earnings to adjusted net income and Adjusted EBITDA is provided in the Non-IFRS section of the MD&A published concurrently with this press release.*

BALANCE SHEET 

Key balance sheet items are summarized below: 

Statements of Financial Position

As at

As at

March 31, 2025

March 31, 2024

Cash

12,509

14,097

Accounts receivable

21,765

23,298

Legacy business assets

6,075

6,759

Working capital

25,605

26,871

Long-term debt

0

0

Total assets

80,056

83,774

Total liabilities

17,424

17,449

Total shareholders’ equity

62,631

66,326

Common shares outstanding

18,443

18,933

UPDATE ON NORMAL COURSE ISSUER BID 

During the quarter ended March 31, 2025, we bought back 99,500 shares at an average price of $2.54 per share (same quarter last year: 233,900 shares at an average price of $2.50 per share). All shares bought back under the normal course issuer bid have been cancelled.

We continue to believe that our shares have been trading in a price range which does not adequately reflect their value and that the purchase of shares under the NCIB will enhance shareholder value in general.  Over the past eight fiscal years, the Company has bought back and cancelled roughly 47% of the outstanding shares.

OUTLOOK 

We are seeing continued growth in demand for the kind of innovative and cost-effective security services and solutions that we offer at SSC. Our ability to combine physical and electronic security services in a fully integrated way is the future of our industry.  Additional growth may also come via acquisition, as we look to acquire other profitable companies in the Canadian security industry. Acquisitions may help us reach our growth targets more quickly, but we will not rush to complete new deals, and we will maintain our financial conservatism throughout.  

Most of our remaining legacy assets are expected to convert to cash over the next year. Our objective is to make these resources available for the expansion of our security business.

We also plan to continue to distribute capital to shareholders via our dividend, operate with minimal to no debt while maintaining solid liquidity, focusing on maintaining strong margins, and maximizing our Adjusted EBITDA per share. 

ABOUT SSC 

SSC Security Services Corp. is a national provider of cyber, physical and electronic security services to corporate and public sector clients across Canada. For more information, please visit www.securityservicescorp.ca

NEITHER TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE. 

Forward Looking Statements  

This release includes forward-looking statements regarding SSC and its business. Such statements are based on the current expectations and views of future events of SSC’s management. In some cases the forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as “may”, “will”, “expect”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “potential”, “estimate”, “believe” or the negative of these terms, or other similar expressions intended to identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting SSC, including risks regarding the security industry, the agricultural industry, economic factors and the equity markets generally and many other factors beyond the control of SSC. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements and information by their nature are based on assumptions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statement or information. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements or information. Except as required by applicable securities laws, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and SSC undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. 

*Non-IFRS Measures 

SSC measures key performance metrics established by management as being key indicators of the Company’s strength, using certain non-IFRS performance measures, including: 

EBITDA, EBITDA per share, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA per share.

The Company uses these non-IFRS measures for its own internal purposes. These non-IFRS measures do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS, and these measures may be calculated differently by other companies. The presentation of these non-IFRS measures is intended to provide additional information and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. The Company provides these non-IFRS measures to enable investors and analysts to understand the underlying operating and financial performance of the Company in the same way as it is frequently evaluated by Management. Management will periodically assess these non-IFRS measures and the components thereof to ensure their continued use is beneficial to the evaluation of the underlying operating and financial performance of the Company. For more detailed information, please refer to the Company’s Management Discussion and Analysis dated May 15, 2025 available on the Company’s website at www.securityservicescorp.ca and on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.  

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Dental 3D Printing Market worth $10.08 billion by 2031 – Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — According to MarketsandMarkets™, the Dental 3D Printing Market is projected to reach USD 10.08 billion by 2031 from USD 4.35 billion in 2026, at a CAGR of 18.3% during the forecast period.

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Dental 3D Printing Market Size & Forecast:

Market Size Available for Years: 2026–20312026 Market Size: USD 4.35 billion2031 Projected Market Size: USD 10.08 billionCAGR (2026–2031): 18.3%

Dental 3D Printing Market Trends & Insights:

North America held the largest share in 2025.By product & service, the materials segment is expected to register the highest CAGR of 21.3% during the forecast period.By technology, the VAT photopolymerization segment accounted for the largest share of 61.5% in 2025.

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The dental 3D printing market is driven by several factors. One key driver is rising oral health awareness, combined with a growing global population, which increases demand for dental services. This creates a favorable environment for innovative solutions like 3D printing. Additionally, advances in 3D printing hardware, software, and materials improve accuracy, speed, and affordability, making the technology more accessible and appealing for dental applications. However, certain challenges could hinder market growth. These include regulatory hurdles, high upfront costs, operational expenses, and a shortage of skilled workers.

By technology, the VAT photopolymerization segment accounted for the largest share of the dental 3D printing market during the forecast period.

The dental 3D printing market is segmented by technology into VAT photopolymerization, fused deposition modeling, selective laser sintering, PolyJet printing, and other technologies. VAT photopolymerization holds the largest share of the dental 3D printing market due to its precision, versatility with various materials, and broad applicability to dental procedures. Technologies such as stereolithography (SLA) and digital light processing (DLP) produce high-resolution prints with a smooth finish, making them particularly suitable for crowns, bridges, surgical guides, occlusal splints, and aligners. Their compatibility with biocompatible resins allows for both temporary and permanent restorations. Dental labs rely on this technology because it can produce many custom pieces at once, saving time and resources. It is also gaining popularity among small clinics and dental support organizations (DSOs), as many new systems are affordable, compact, and user-friendly. Additionally, 3D printing generates less waste than conventional milling or handwork and continues to evolve with advances in resin chemistry and printer technology.

By end user, the dental laboratories segment accounted for the largest share of the dental 3D printing market during the forecast period.

The dental 3D printing market can be divided by end user into three main categories: dental laboratories, dental hospitals & clinics, and dental academic & research institutions. Dental laboratories represent the largest segment of the dental 3D printing industry, driven by the increasing demand for advanced technologies in dental practices, cosmetic treatments, and high-quality products. These labs manufacture a variety of dental products—such as prosthetics, crowns, dentures, veneers, and night guards—using 3D printing because it offers greater accuracy, speed, and affordability. Larger laboratory chains are adopting this technology because of their purchasing power, and outsourcing fabrication to these labs is increasingly common, further increasing demand. Digitizing processes through 3D printing leads to significant time and cost savings, as well as greater precision in producing dental items.

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North America dominates the dental 3D printing market.

The global dental 3D printing market is divided into six main regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East & Africa, and the GCC countries.

North America leads the dental 3D printing market because of its well-developed healthcare system, rapid adoption of advanced dental technologies, and strong demand for cosmetic and restorative treatments. The region’s dominance in innovation and market share can be attributed to the fact that many companies in the dental 3D printing sector are based there. Additionally, high disposable incomes and a high standard of living in countries like the US and Canada further drive the demand for quality dental treatments. The ongoing digitalization of dental procedures also helps maintain North America’s position as a market leader.

Key Players

Leading players in the Dental 3D Printing companies include Stratasys (US and Israel), 3D Systems, Inc. (US), and Align Technology, Inc. (US).

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Investment Funding Context

Investment activity in the dental 3D printing ecosystem remains strong and is primarily concentrated on practice acquisitions, geographic expansion, technology adoption, and platform consolidation. Disclosed transactions in the dental 3D printing market indicate a focus on proprietary printing technologies, advanced dental materials, geographic expansion, and integrating digital manufacturing capabilities. Venture funding has supported the expansion of specialized providers.

In October 2022, SprintRay secured more than USD 100 million in Series D funding led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2, with the proceeds intended to support expansion across Europe and the United States. Strategic acquisitions have also enabled companies to strengthen their technology portfolios. In January 2024, Align Technology completed its acquisition of Cubicure, reporting total purchase consideration of approximately USD 85.8 million, including the fair value of its pre-existing ownership interest. The acquisition was intended to expand Align’s capabilities in direct 3D printing, materials development, and manufacturing of customized orthodontic appliances. In September 2025, SprintRay acquired the EnvisionTEC/ETEC dental product portfolio, including patents, trademarks, inventory, and intellectual property relating to dental materials and printing technologies, strengthening its capabilities across laboratory and chairside applications. The announcement did not disclose the transaction value. In October 2025, LuxCreo also announced a strategic investment from Angelalign Technology to support joint development of next-generation 3D printing materials for clear aligners. The investment, whose value was not disclosed in the announcement, was directed toward material research and development, platform improvements, and expansion of the digital dentistry ecosystem, demonstrating strategic interest in direct printing technologies for orthodontic applications.

Revenue Shift Context

Revenue opportunities in the dental 3D printing market are broadening across equipment sales, recurring material purchases, and digital design and production services. Manufacturer disclosures indicate that printer installations can generate subsequent demand for consumables and support services as production volumes increase. Dental applications are also expanding beyond models used in conventional fabrication workflows toward directly printed restorations and appliances. For example, Stratasys launched its TrueDent-D resin in Europe in January 2025, extending its monolithic digital denture offering to additional markets and creating opportunities for printer deployment and repeat resin sales. The commercial contribution of newer applications is evident in 3D Systems’ fourth-quarter 2025 results, which reported strong double-digit sequential growth in its dental business, supported by a recovery in the aligner market and the launch of its denture manufacturing technology.

Digital services provide additional revenue channels alongside hardware and materials. SprintRay offers paid Cloud Design services and design subscriptions, while its Design Suite combines automated design, professional design assistance, and outsourced print-and-ship services. These offerings enable suppliers to participate in multiple stages of the dental production workflow and generate revenue through ongoing customer activity. These developments suggest that competitive differentiation increasingly depends on application breadth, material compatibility, workflow integration, and printer utilization, with revenue opportunities extending throughout the operating life of installed systems.

Mergers & Acquisitions

M&A activity in the dental 3D printing market is focused on strengthening printing capabilities, expanding material portfolios, and integrating digital production workflows. Selected transactions show acquisitions of complementary technologies to support dental laboratories and chairside applications. In September 2025, SprintRay acquired the EnvisionTEC/ETEC dental product portfolio, adding printing technologies, dental materials, and associated intellectual property to its offering. During the same month, Pac-Dent acquired Ackuretta Technologies, combining its Rodin dental printing resins with Ackuretta’s printers, post-processing equipment, and ALPHA AI CAM software. The transaction supports Pac-Dent’s development of an interoperable digital dentistry platform and expansion of customer support capabilities. Align Technology’s January 2024 acquisition of Cubicure strengthened its capabilities in polymer materials, direct 3D printing, and manufacturing customized orthodontic appliances. These transactions indicate consolidation is aimed at combining hardware, materials, and software expertise, broadening application coverage, and supporting scalable production of patient-specific dental products.

DENTAL 3D PRINTING MARKET: MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS, JANUARY 2023–SEPTEMBER 2026

Month & Year

Deal Type

Company 1

Company 2

Description

September 2025

Acquisition

SprintRay (US)

EnvisionTEC/ETEC dental product portfolio (US)

SprintRay acquired the EnvisionTEC/ETEC dental product portfolio, formerly part of Desktop Health, including patents, trademarks, inventory, and intellectual property relating to dental materials and 3D printing technologies. The acquisition strengthened its offerings across dental laboratory and chairside applications and included plans to continue resin supply and customer support.

September 2025

Acquisition

Pac-Dent (US

Ackuretta Technologies (Taiwan)

Pac-Dent acquired Ackuretta Technologies, combining its Rodin dental 3D printing resins and restorative materials with Ackuretta’s printing hardware, post-processing systems, and ALPHA AI CAM software. The acquisition supports integrated, open-system workflows for dental laboratories and clinics, alongside expanded training, service, and technical support.

January 2024

Acquisition

Align Technology (US)

Cubicure (Austria)

Align Technology completed its acquisition of Cubicure on January 2, 2024. Cubicure’s polymer printing technologies, materials expertise, and manufacturing capabilities were acquired to strengthen the Align Digital Platform and support the development and scaling of directly printed orthodontic devices.

Company Revenue Share Details

The dental 3D printing market is highly fragmented, with established manufacturers and specialized technology providers competing across dental 3D printers, photopolymer resins, printing software, post-processing systems, and integrated digital dentistry workflows. Key participants include Stratasys, 3D Systems, SprintRay, Formlabs, DWS S.r.l., Prodways Group, and Carbon.

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Tree Hut Unwraps Seven Festive Scents In Its New Limited-Edition Holiday Collection

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From Candy Cane to Frosted Plum, America’s No. 1 Body Scrub Brand Brings the Aromas of the Holidays to Self-Care

America’s No. 1 Body Scrub brand, Tree Hut, is introducing its limited-edition holiday collection in seven new seasonal scents that evoke the coziness of winter. The assortment ranges from sweet fragrances like Candy Cane and Cranberry Fluff to warm notes of Honeycrisp Spice, along with the return of vault favorite Marshmallow Lodge.The collection features a range of fan-favorite product forms, like the Shea Sugar Scrub, Foaming Gel Wash and more, bringing each fragrance to life through rich, sensorial textures and skin-loving formulas.Rounding out the line, seven gift sets make shopping this holiday season easy, with options for stocking stuffers or gifting. The collection is available nationally now at retailers like Target, Walmart, and Ulta Beauty, and online on Amazon.

COPPELL, Texas, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cozy is calling! It’s officially sweater weather, and Tree Hut is making wintertime a little toastier. America’s No. 1 Body Scrub brand, Tree Hut, launches its holiday collection, filled with festive cheer and cabin-inspired charm to add to any routine. Featuring warm, nostalgic scents that range from sweet and creamy to bright and spiced, the collection makes every shower feel like a sensory escape. Consumers can fall in love with these limited-edition holiday favorites now at retailers like Target, Walmart, and Ulta Beauty, as well as online on Amazon.

As the season settles in, Tree Hut is serving up body care made for gifting, getting ready and warming up from the cold, wrapped in packaging inspired by Nordic folk art and the homey feeling of the holidays. From Shea Sugar Scrubs that exfoliate the skin to moisturizing Whipped Body Butters and gift-worthy sets, this assortment features rich aromas that embrace the season. Candy Cane, Angel Cake, Cranberry Fluff, Honeycrisp Spice, Frosted Plum, Lavender Ice and the return of vault scent, Marshmallow Lodge, transport consumers to a winter wonderland with every use. Crafted with Tree Hut’s skin-loving formulas featuring Shea Butter, real Sugar and nourishing oils, each offering brings a touch of indulgence to holiday self-care.

“Holiday body care should be just as fun to use as it is to give,” said Lindsey Scales, Vice President of Marketing at Tree Hut. “We wanted to create an assortment with scent notes that capture the essence of the holidays. The collection feels giftable, collectible and joyful, with irresistible textures and craveable fragrances that make consumers want to reach for it every day. It is a fresh take on the category that adds seasonal excitement to the shower.”

Tree Hut is bringing the spirit of the holidays to brand fans and winter lovers in a variety of new scents, including:

Candy Cane:Indulge in the sweet aroma of minty iced peppermint, cotton candy & vanilla beanAvailable in: Foaming Gel Wash (Tumbler), Foaming Gel Wash (Pump), Shea Sugar Scrub, Daily Moisturizing Scrub, Moisturizing Shave Oil, Whipped Body Butter, Hydraglow Body Lotion, Lip Butter and Mini Shea Sugar ScrubAngel Cake (Exclusively at Target):Soft notes of vanilla, cashmere and tonka bean make a sweet, whipped treat for an everything showerAvailable in: Foaming Gel Wash, Shea Sugar Scrub, Whipped Body Butter, Lip Butter and select minis; Foaming Gel Wash, Shea Sugar Scrub and Whipped Body ButterCranberry Fluff:A berry-sweet treat, made with cranberry, marshmallow and toasted sugarAvailable in: Foaming Gel Wash, Shea Sugar Scrub and Mini Shea Sugar ScrubHoneycrisp Spice (Exclusively at Walmart):A spiced, festive treat for your routine, made with apple, clove and cardamomAvailable in: Foaming Gel Wash and Shea Sugar ScrubFrosted Plum (Exclusively at Ulta):A rich mix of bright plum, juicy clementine and soft velvet muskAvailable in: Foaming Gel Wash and Shea Sugar ScrubLavender Ice (Exclusively at Target):A calm, magical winter reset, made with lavender, vanilla and coconut milkAvailable in Shea Sugar ScrubMarshmallow Lodge (Exclusively at Ulta):Bringing back a beloved vault scent with a comforting blend of bright bergamot, soft rice milk and sweet vanillaAvailable in Shea Sugar Scrub

To take the guesswork out of shopping, the brand’s offerings include sets that are ideal for treating family or friends. The assortment features: Candy Cane Lane Gift Set, Mini Fan Favorites Gift Set, Angel Cake Gift Set (Target Exclusive), Holly Jolly Bear Bath Regimen Trio (Target Exclusive), 6 Days of Holidays Gift Set (Target Exclusive), Very Vanilla Gift Set (Ulta Exclusive) and Frosted Fairytale Gift Set (Ulta Exclusive). From playful treats to sweet holiday favorites, there is something to make every holiday wish list a little merrier.

For more information on Tree Hut, please visit treehutshea.com and follow the brand on Instagram and TikTok.

About Tree Hut
Tree Hut believes that everyone deserves to take time in their day to feel good. The family-owned brand still manufactures out of Coppell, TX, and has spent over twenty years making high-quality skin and body care at an affordable price. The now global Tree Hut brand has grown to include body and shave collections, known for delicious scents, bright packaging, and premium ingredients. With an uplifting, inclusive approach to self-care, Tree Hut has built its brand largely via word of mouth, with customers and beauty influencers alike passionately sharing their favorite products and avidly anticipating seasonal launches.

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Ruder Finn Promotes Tejas Totade to Global Chief Technology Officer and Chief Data & AI Officer

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NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ruder Finn, one of the world’s leading independent communications and integrated marketing agencies, today announced the promotion of Tejas Totade to Global Chief Technology Officer and Chief Data & AI Officer, establishing a global leadership role that brings the agency’s technology, data and artificial intelligence capabilities under a shared strategic vision. Tejas has built a strong digital, analytics and engineering team with several dozen specialists in hubs across India, the Philippines, and New York.

The move reflects the growing connection of these disciplines across both Ruder Finn’s business and client work. In his expanded role, Totade will widen access to tools and training in every region and build the architecture that supports the agency’s AI capabilities end to end. The global mandate formalizes work he has led across markets over the past year, including AI strategy and adoption programs in India and the U.K.

“The greatest opportunity comes when we work together choosing the right technology, grounding it in data, and applying AI to solve a real business problem,” said Totade. “This role gives us an opportunity to create that shared vision globally and help our teams and clients translate the enormous potential of AI into measurable value.”

“Ruder Finn has always believed that technology should expand what communicators are able to accomplish, and Tejas has been central to building that capability within our agency,” said Kathy Bloomgarden, CEO of Ruder Finn. “As technology, data and AI become increasingly interconnected, we’re committed to bringing the most cutting edge AI capabilities to clients, under the leadership of Tejas.”

Ruder Finn has also appointed Nick Driver as Managing Director, Research and Analytics, reporting to Totade. With 20 years of experience applying insight and analytics to complex challenges, Driver will lead research and analytics in the U.S, working across practices and client teams to advance audience intelligence, AI-driven insights, and measurement. He will also help strengthen the connection between strategy and technology, with a focus on developing more rigorous, practice-specific approaches and demonstrating the business impact of communications.

“What drew me to Ruder Finn is the clarity of the agency’s tech-forward vision and the genuine commitment to making it real,” said Driver. “The technology, the talent and the ambition are already here. I’m excited to help make research and analytics an even more central part of how we understand audiences, guide strategy and demonstrate impact for clients.”

Together, these appointments further build out the leadership and expertise supporting Ruder Finn’s integrated approach to technology, data and AI.

Totade has spent more than 16 years at Ruder Finn building the agency’s technology, data and AI capabilities. He joined the company as a senior developer and went on to establish rf.TechLab, Ruder Finn’s emerging technology incubator, in 2018. Today, he leads an international team spanning engineering, analytics and digital development, co-leads the agency’s AI-powered creative studio rf.Studio53, and oversees research and insights capabilities that combine proprietary methodologies with enterprise analytics tools. He has received significant industry recognition, including PRWeek’s “40 Under 40”, PRovoke Media’s Data Professional of the Year award and being named one of the PRNews People of the Year in the Agency Innovators.

About Ruder Finn 

Ruder Finn is one of the world’s largest independent global communications and integrated marketing agencies, leading the industry in AI strategy and implementation. Founded in 1948, Ruder Finn has defined and redefined PR for over 75 years, shaping communications that move industry-defining brands, companies, and leaders from what’s now to what’s next. Ruder Finn provides clients with bold strategies based on a global perspective and localized market knowledge that redefine leadership, reimagine the marketplace, and rethink customer experiences. The agency is organized around five core areas of expertise—Healthcare, Technology, Consumer Brand, Leadership and Workplace—with innovative tech incubator RF TechLab providing cutting-edge predictive analytics, AI-powered creative hub RF Studio53 offering breakthrough creative, and specialized teams delivering customer-focused digital engagement. Ruder Finn has offices across four continents including the U.S., Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Wholly owned agencies and offerings within Ruder Finn Group include: Ruder Finn Inc., RF Studio53, RF Engage, Touchdown, Peppercomm, RF Comunicad, Mantis, jacobstahl, Flightpath, Ruder Finn Atteline, Pandan Social, RF Bloom, and Big Sky Communications. For more information visit www.ruderfinn.com.

Meghan.mahaffey@ruderfinn.com

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