Neat has named Tormod Ree its new Chief Product and Engineering Officer to elevate the company's innovation during its current growth period.
In his new role, Ree will manage Neat's software and hardware engineering, product management, product marketing, strategy, and design, driving innovation and excellence in the company's offerings. Neat describes Ree as a seasoned executive with extensive leadership experience across multiple technology companies.
"I was drawn to Neat by the amazing team, the products they’ve built, and the incredible opportunity that lies ahead," Ree commented.
I've admired Neat from the sidelines since the company was founded, and I’ve been continually impressed with what they have achieved. The energy in the team, the quality of talent, the level of innovation, and the attention to detail are second to none. I share their passion for video communications and creating great product experiences, and I'm humbled and excited to join team Neat."
Before joining Neat, Neat outlines that Ree served as Vice President of Avigilon Alta Video for Motorola Solutions and was previously the CEO and Co-founder of Ava Unified Security, which was acquired by Motorola in 2023. Earlier in his career, he was Senior Director and General Manager at Cisco, where he led the development of the Spark Board (now Webex Board).
"Our team’s unparalleled expertise and tireless pursuit of excellence have served Neat and our customers well over the past five years as we’ve developed groundbreaking video technologies," added Janine Pelosi, CEO of Neat. "Tormod shares our Norwegian heritage, experience, and passion. He is a perfect fit to helm Neat’s engineering and product orgs as we strive to build the best experiences for our customers."
Neat asserts that Ree’s appointment marks a step in its Norwegian R&D expansion, a cornerstone of the company’s broader global growth strategy. As part of this initiative, Neat says it plans to double its Norway-based workforce within the next 18 months and has recently expanded its office space in Oslo.
Additionally, the company has opened its first Neat Experience Center in San Jose, California, and is actively exploring locations in other key markets, including London.
