Sherman Edmiston III and Richard J. Salute bring extensive technology, accounting, and business expertise to Near’s Board of Directors

Near Intelligence, Inc. (Nasdaq: NIR), a global data intelligence platform that curates one of the world's largest sources of intelligence on people and places, today announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors, effective September 19, 2023:

• Richard J. Salute, former Director of Capital Markets and SEC Practice at J.H. Cohn and CohnReznick LLP, and served in various leadership roles over 29 years at Arthur Andersen.
• Sherman Edmiston III, former managing director of Zolfo Cooper LLC (now Alix Partners), and currently a Managing Member of HI CapM Advisors, Ltd.

“We’re thrilled to bring these talented and experienced leaders to Near’s Board,” said Anil Mathews, CEO of Near. “Each provides a unique perspective with diverse backgrounds across technology, accounting, and business strategy. Near welcomes their partnership and values their input to further our mission helping customers extract insights from data that help them make better decisions.”

Richard J. Salute said: “Near has exhibited impressive growth over the years, working to expand into new geographies, prioritizing relationships with customers and partners. I see great potential in Near’s exclusive high-quality data and forward-looking strategy. I’m excited to collaborate with the Near team and fellow board members to expand market reach and drive Near’s mission.”