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FREEDOM HOLDING CORP. appoints new board members and announces creation of chief legal officer position

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Los Angeles, California Jun 5, 2024 (Issuewire.com) – Dr. Kairat Kelimbetov, Andrew Gamble, and Philippe Vogeleer Bring Board Membership to Seven. Jason Kerr Appointed as Chief Legal Officer

Freedom Holding Corp. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FRHC), a multi-national diversified financial services holding company with a presence through its subsidiaries in 19 countries, today announced the addition of new members to its board of directors and the creation of a chief legal officer position, effective May 28, 2024. Appointees include an employee director and two independent directors, all with a focus on supporting the continued enhancement of corporate governance, enterprise risk management and compliance.

Freedom Holding Corp.’s Expanding Global Footprint…

“It is with great pleasure that we welcome the appointments of Dr. Kairat Kelimbetov, and Messrs. Andrew Gamble and Philippe Vogeleer to the Freedom Holding Corp. board of directors,” commented Timur Turlov, the chairman of the board of directors and CEO of the Company. “As we continue to expand our global footprint in jurisdictions with diverse regulatory, compliance, and operational policies, the board of directors felt it was in the best interest of all stakeholders to augment the expertise of our existing board with new board members who have diverse international enterprise leadership experience, deep and varied global operational and governance knowledge, and worldwide strategic positioning know-how to help Freedom further develop its current operations, as well as establish new business frontiers. We expect that our new board makeup will contribute significantly to the Company’s long-term success,” the CEO stated.

Kairat Kelimbetov, Ph.D.

With nearly three decades of founding and leading high-performing organizations, occupying senior-level government office positions, and serving on numerous boards, Dr. Kelimbetov’s experience includes: being a Founding Governor of the Astana International Financial Center (AIFC) – a key financial hub for the region including Central Asia, the Caucasus, the Eurasian Economic Union, the Middle East, West China, Mongolia, and Eastern Europe; Chairman of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms, Governor of the National Bank of Kazakhstan; Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan; Chairman of the Eurasian Economic Commission; Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Chief Executive Officer of Samruk-Kazyna Sovereign Wealth Fund; Minister of Economy and Budget Planning; Chief of Staff to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Founding CEO of Kazyna Sustainable Development Fund.

Dr. Kelimbetov has driven substantial economic reforms, established and managed major development institutions, and implemented national investment strategies and development policies in Kazakhstan, in addition to playing a significant role in the nation’s macroeconomic policy overhaul, sovereign wealth fund management and the execution of key state and corporate financial transactions.

Dr. Kelimbetov earned a Master of Studies in Sustainability Leadership from the University of Cambridge, a Ph.D. in Economics and a BSc in Computational Mathematics and Cybernetics from Moscow State University. He attended the National Higher School of Public Administration in Almaty, Kazakhstan and he has an Executive Certificate and Pew Economic Freedom Fellowship from the Harvard Kennedy School and the E. Walsh School of Foreign Services at Georgetown University, respectively. He holds honorary professorships from Tsinghua University in Beijing, the Eurasian Economic Club of Scientists Association in Kazakhstan, and an honorary Doctorate of International Relations from the Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations.

As an international figure, Dr. Kelimbetov has represented Kazakhstan globally, fostering relations with key investment, business and governmental figures and has published extensively, including co-authoring “A Perfect Storm” a book on sustainable development.

He is a former member of the International Advisory Board of the Ministry of Economy and Planning of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and is a frequent participant and speaker at international forums and conferences, including the World Economic Forum in Davos, World Bank and International Monetary Fund annual meetings, the Qatar Economic Forum, CERA Week, the Boao Forum for Asia and the International Finance Forum. Since May, 2023, Dr. Kelimbetov has held the role of Strategic Advisor at Freedom Horizons, a subsidiary of the Company, and is considered an employee director.

Andrew Gamble

Mr. Gamble’s nearly 50-year legal and advisory career includes tenures in Asia, Africa, South America and Europe, and he has led teams that have acted for the governments of Sierra Leone, Guyana, Mozambique and Ethiopia. As a partner in the international American-British law firm Hogan Lovells, his legal career has involved advising banks and structuring financings for numerous international entities in the Middle East and CIS, including Kazakhstan.

While at Hogan Lovells Mr. Gamble held several senior management positions such as Head of International Banking, London Regional Managing Partner, member of the International Management Board and Head of the Africa Practice, and he was instrumental in the opening of the firm’s offices in Moscow, Warsaw, Dubai and Johannesburg. He also served in Hogan Lovells’ Frankfurt office. He has deep financial sector expertise and was retained by the British Government to advise on the securitization of over 2 billion in loans to the higher education sector in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Gamble currently works as an independent consultant on corporate, legal and finance matters, which includes serving as an independent director on several boards. He is on the board of Africa Credit Opportunities Limited, and recently stepped down from the board of Zenith Bank (UK) Limited. He is chairman of the board of Grata International, a Swiss verein which acts as a holding company for the various offices of a regional law firm focused on the former Soviet Union and neighboring countries.

Mr. Gamble’s charitable work has included serving as a director and trustee of ENT UK, and he has advised the Royal College of Surgeons of England in several capacities. He has authored, co-authored, contributed to, and edited numerous financial and legal publications. He earned his Bachelor of Arts Law, with Honours, from St. Catharine’s College in Cambridge and his professional qualifications at the College of Law, Guildford.


Philippe Vogeleer

Mr. Vogeleer is a Chartered Director specialized in creating partnerships between corporations, governments and international organizations. He has lived in ten countries, worked in over 100. He has managed teams ranging in size from one to over 3000, with corresponding profit and loss responsibility. Mr. Vogeleer started his career advising companies such as Telenor, Bertelsmann and Orange for Deloitte before moving to various operational roles in mobile operators for Orange and Ooredoo in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. He joined Vodafone Group in early 2012, where he originally handled negotiations as corporate diplomat before advancing to work on investment partnerships with large multi-national corporations; global mobile network operators; public authorities in Europe, the Middle East, and in Africa; and with international organizations such as British International Investment, the European Investment Bank, the World Bank Group, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, and the U.S. Agency for International Development. Recent successes include various European transactions; new mobile licenses in the Middle East and in Africa; obtaining significant public subsidies to support the creation of R&D centers in Spain and Germany; the largest win for Vodafone in emerging markets in 25 years; and the largest deal between Vodafone and the World Bank Group ever. He now advises a small number of companies as a non-executive, teaches to MBA students, and supports the work of various international charities including Global Citizen.

Mr. Vogeleer earned his Bachelor’s degree in law from UCL, Belgium; completed postgraduate courses in Telecoms Law at KUL, Belgium, and in competition law at King’s College in London, United Kingdom; and obtained a Master’s degree in Law, from UCL, Belgium; a Master’s degree in Media, from the University of Stirling in the United Kingdom; an executive Master’s degree in business administration, from Insead (Cedep), France; and a Master’s degree in corporate governance from the Institute of Directors, in the United Kingdom.

Former Company Board Member, Jason Kerr, to Take on Role of Chief Legal Officer (“CLO”)…

“I am also pleased to announce the creation of a CLO position for the Company. This new role is designed to assist us in establishing a unified legal structure across the enterprise and improve the coordination of the multi-jurisdictional legal affairs of the Company. Working with local legal teams, the CLO will occupy a vital role for the Company as we continue to develop our business segments internationally, and will aid in our regulatory compliance,” commented Turlov. “Our former board member, Jason Kerr, has resigned his position as a Freedom Holding Corp. member of the board of directors and has agreed take on this role. We expect that his time as a Freedom Holding Corp. director, coupled with his experience as both in-house and external legal counsel, will serve him well in this capacity,” he added.

Mr. Kerr earned his Bachelor of Science degree in economics (Phi Beta Kappa) and a Juris Doctor from the University of Utah in 1998 where he was named a William H. Leary Scholar. He was a founding member of the commercial litigation firm of Price, Parkinson & Kerr and served as the General Counsel of Basic Research, LLC, a food, cosmetic and dietary supplement company. Mr. Kerr was a partner in the insurance practice at the law firm of Plant, Christensen & Kanell, and a commercial litigator at Lewis Roca. During Mr. Kerr’s 26 year legal career, he has represented clients in many industries, including some of the largest casualty and life, health and disability insurance companies in the world, real estate developers, lenders, construction companies, international food ingredient manufacturers, cosmetic companies, a textile firm, and dietary supplement companies in commercial transactions, regulatory matters, international trade and litigation, including complex commercial litigation and class action defense.

About Freedom Holding Corp.

Freedom Holding Corp., a Nevada corporation, is a diversified financial services holding company conducting retail securities brokerage, securities trading, investment research, investment counseling, investment banking and underwriting services, mortgages, insurance, and commercial banking as well as several ancillary businesses which complement its core financial services businesses, all through its subsidiaries, operating under the name Freedom24 in Europe and Central Asia, and Freedom Capital Markets in the United States. Through its subsidiaries, Freedom Holding Corp. employs more than 6,000 people and is a professional participant in the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange, the Astana International Exchange, the Republican Stock Exchange of Tashkent, the Uzbek Republican Currency Exchange, and is a member of the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

Freedom Holding Corp. is headquartered in Almaty, Kazakhstan, and has operations and subsidiaries in 19 countries, including Kazakhstan, the United States, Cyprus, Poland, Spain, Uzbekistan, and Azerbaijan, among others.

Freedom Holding Corp.’s common shares are registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and are traded under the symbol FRHC on the Nasdaq Capital Market, operated by Nasdaq, Inc.

To learn more about Freedom Holding Corp., visit www.freedomholdingcorp.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains “forward-looking” statements, including with respect to Freedom Holding Corp.’s potential for future growth and success, the contribution of existing and new board of directors members to any potential success, the success of the Company’s former board member in the newly created role of chief legal officer, and the potential of any enhancement of corporate governance, enterprise risk management, and compliance for the Company. All forward-looking statements are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “expect,” “new,” “plan,” “seek,” and “will,” or the negative of such terms or other comparable terminology used in connection with any discussion of future plans, actions, and events. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results or performance and involve risks, assumptions, and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from the events or results described in, or anticipated by, the forward-looking statements. Factors that could materially affect such forward-looking statements include certain economic, business, and regulatory risks and factors identified in the Company’s periodic and current reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements are made only as of the date of this release and the Company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. Readers should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

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Freedom Holding Corp. intends to use its website, https://ir.freedomholdingcorp.com, as a means for disclosing material non-public information and for complying with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation FD and other disclosure obligations.

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Open Dialogue Experts at NC ‘Russia’ Discuss Success Formula in the Economy of the Future

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Moscow, Russia – 08/10/2025 – (SeaPRwire) – An expert session of the Open Dialogue “Future of the World. New Platform for Global Growth” took place on October 7 at the National Center “Russia”. World-class experts participated in the discussion on “New Economy: Competition for Positive Development.”

The session participants were welcomed by the moderator, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Administration of the Russian Federation and Deputy Chairman of the National Center “Russia” Organizing Committee, Maxim Oreshkin.

“In the primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors of the economy, competition is being won by those who used to be called developing economies. Now these are the economies of the global majority. The key marginality of many markets is concentrated not in the production process itself, but in creating image, perception of ideas associated with certain products. I am confident that in production itself, in creating goods and services, in the new economy, the economy of the global majority is winning the competition step by step. The same will happen in the experience economy,” stated Maxim Oreshkin.

Experts discussed values and meanings as a factor of competitiveness. Using food production as an example, Sergey Ivanov, Executive Director and Board Member of EFKO Group, explained how through the presence of additional meanings, a product can become not just a commodity but a lifestyle and source of impressions.

“Branding is the experience economy. Only there, impressions are tied to the product and add emotional benefits to its rational benefits,” explained Sergey Ivanov.

According to him, the future of the primary sector lies in transitioning from price competition to competition for trust, emotions, and cultural significance of the product. The speaker also emphasized the importance of ethical considerations in the experience economy.

“At some stage of the experience economy’s development, there arose a temptation to separate emotional benefits from rational ones. To turn them from accompanying properties into a separate commodity. A modern corporation in its relationships with consumers most resembles a huge hulk who has seriously entered into a duel with a kindergarten child. Because modern marketing can impose and sell anything. Today’s experience economy is not just an emotion market. It’s a laboratory where human beings are being reassembled. If we don’t agree on rules and ethics, then the experience economy will with high probability destroy society from within,” noted Sergey Ivanov.

Continuing the theme, James Law, founder of James Law Cybertecture International (China), discussed how design, public spaces, and aesthetics create economic and social value, and how the level of impressions and user experience are becoming new performance indicators in architecture and urban planning.

“It can be confidently stated that in the new economy, cities based on impressions act as catalysts for well-being, competitiveness, and positive development,” emphasized James Law.

Dmitry Vasiliev, Development Director and co-founder of Karfidov Lab, touched on the value of creativity in industry. He stated that in the new economy, companies that integrate creativity into the value creation chain—from idea to end user—win.

“Creativity is becoming a real driver of industrial development: innovative design and non-standard engineering solutions enhance the competitiveness of production facilities. Therefore, modern industry must create not only functional products but also impressions that form trust and demand. Successful projects are born at the intersection of engineering competencies and creative approach—in the synergy of science, technology, and creativity,” Dmitry Vasiliev is convinced.

Nitaya Kanokmongkol (Thailand), Executive Director of the Fine Arts Department of Thailand, stated that impressions increase demand for art, forming an “economy of beauty.”

“Beauty is becoming a real economic value. Aesthetic impressions in museums and galleries stimulate cultural tourism, education, and creative industries. We try to balance between identity and globalization, preserving the authenticity of Thai culture and making national art attractive to international audiences, because new experience in content and meaning management can be formed even without using technology,” noted Nitaya Kanokmongkol.

Brian Gleeson (Ireland), General Manager of Radisson Collection Paradise Resort & Spa, continued the theme of “impression capital” in tourism and hospitality. He explained that implementing local culture and responsible practices can not only increase brand value but also stimulate the development of other industries, and what can help unlock the untapped potential of international tourism that Russia possesses.

“The bet on tourism led Ireland to become one of the world’s largest technology centers. We prioritized developing our country’s brand because it illustrates what we are. This is what I wanted to do in Russia as well. People from abroad must understand how hospitable the people are here, what incredible quality of service there is in everything related to the impressions industry. Five-million-population Ireland receives about 6 billion euros from international tourism. But our country will never compare to Russia. Your country’s marketing potential is enormous. Here you can use geographical features, UNESCO sites, cultural traditions, history, and much more,” concluded Brian Gleeson.

Felipe Buitrago (Colombia), Deputy Minister of the Orange (Creative) Economy, discussed how cultural and meaningful narratives form countries’ competitiveness and their “soft power.” He noted that the experience economy and “orange economy” should become strategic assets for states.

“The state should not just subsidize culture but also form an infrastructure of meanings, financing solutions and innovations. At the same time, we cannot forget about maintaining a balance between international competitiveness and preserving unique local cultural codes in the new economy,” noted Felipe Buitrago.

Producer, screenwriter, and director Mehret Mandefro from Ethiopia touched on the theme of local language and culture as an alternative to existing templates.

“In the conditions of the new economy, local cultures and storytelling traditions can compete with dominant Hollywood formats due to their authenticity. Moreover, local identity and cultural uniqueness act as competitive advantages in positioning projects on global platforms such as Netflix and Disney+, which contributes to forming large-scale content ecosystems—effective solutions for new economies,” concluded Mehret Mandefro.

Additionally, she emphasized that a global shift is occurring in the world of cinematography. Stories that are repeated have devalued and are uninteresting to anyone. The future belongs to authentic stories.

“Stories that have already been told don’t sell anymore—they’re often called plastic stories. Now we’re experiencing such a shift, a revolutionary change. New creative forms are emerging that use local language—it’s a whole cosmos. I believe there’s really great potential there; we can open up a whole new world in storytelling,” said Mehret Mandefro.

The International Symposium “Creating the Future” brings together participants from more than 85 countries worldwide, including China, USA, Italy, Latin American countries, the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia. Among the guests are scientists, engineers, futurists, art, culture, and media figures, united by the desire to comprehend and shape tomorrow’s appearance.

The recording of the broadcast of the expert session “New Economy: Competition for Positive Development” of the Open Dialogue is available on the Russia.ru website and in the official social networks of the National Center “Russia.”

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From Code to Compassion: Rathi Murthy’s Journey of Mindful Leadership

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California, US, 8th October 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, Rathi Murthy is widely recognized as one of the most visionary technology leaders of her generation, a trailblazer whose career spans some of the most influential companies in the world and whose impact continues to redefine what is possible at the intersection of artificial intelligence, financial inclusion, and mindful leadership. Named among the Top Women in Tech, Murthy’s influence stretches far beyond the boardroom. She embodies a rare blend of technical mastery, business acumen, and human-centered leadership, positioning her as a role model for the next generation of innovators.

Today, Murthy serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Varo Bank, the first nationally chartered, all-digital consumer bank in the United States. In this role, she leads Varo’s end-to-end technology strategy, advancing its mission to deliver secure, scalable, and AI-powered digital banking platforms. Her vision is bold yet deeply practical: to build real-time, inclusive, and accessible financial solutions for millions of consumers who have historically been underserved by traditional banking systems. For Murthy, AI is not just a technology, it is a tool for social transformation, a force that can dismantle barriers and create pathways for financial empowerment.

A Career Forged at the Crossroads of Innovation

Murthy’s career trajectory is as impressive as it is inspiring. Before joining Varo Bank, she held senior leadership positions at some of the most dynamic organizations in technology, media, and financial services.

As Chief Technology Officer and President of Expedia Services at Expedia Group, Murthy led critical technology pillars across artificial intelligence, e-commerce, payments, and customer experience. She played a central role in modernizing Expedia’s global platform, helping the company reimagine the infrastructure that powers millions of bookings worldwide. Her leadership was instrumental in bringing agility, personalization, and innovation to a highly competitive travel industry.

Earlier, as CTO at Verizon Media, Murthy spearheaded global technology initiatives, driving innovations in 5G, AI, and media platforms. She also served as SVP and CTO at Gap Inc., where she created the digital transformation roadmap for the company’s family of brands, ensuring that the future of retail would be as immersive and data-driven as it was customer-focused.

Her prior roles include CIO of Enterprise Growth at American Express, where she built technology capabilities to support new business models, as well as senior positions at eBay, Yahoo, Sun Microsystems, and WebMD. Each role added new dimensions to her leadership philosophy, sharpening her expertise in scaling technology platforms while keeping people and experiences at the center.

Recognition and Influence

Murthy’s contributions have not gone unnoticed. She has been consistently celebrated as a force in global technology leadership.
• Top 100 Executive Women in Tech to Watch (2023) by WomenTech Network
• Top Woman in Cloud Innovation (2014)
• Most Influential Women in Payments (2015)

These honors reflect more than her accomplishments. They acknowledge her courage in breaking barriers, her commitment to mentoring other women in tech, and her determination to build a more equitable industry.

Mindful Leadership: The Art of Living

Beyond her corporate roles, Murthy is also a teacher of The Art of Living, a global movement dedicated to cultivating mindfulness, resilience, and community well-being. This practice is more than a personal pursuit, it informs her leadership style and her belief that technology must be aligned with humanity’s highest values.

For Murthy, mindful leadership is not a trend but a necessity. In a world where technology evolves at breathtaking speed, she believes that leaders must balance innovation with intention, ensuring that progress does not come at the expense of peace, well-being, or ethical responsibility. Her integration of mindfulness into her executive leadership is one of the qualities that set her apart in the tech industry. She leads with clarity, empathy, and purpose.

Board Service and Mentorship

Murthy is also deeply committed to shaping the future of education and innovation. She serves on the Board of Directors for PagerDuty, on the Board of Governors at Sri Sri University, and as an advisor to the University of San Francisco. She is also an active angel investor, supporting mission-driven startups in fintech, enterprise technology, and social impact. Through these roles, she empowers the next generation of entrepreneurs, ensuring that their ideas and innovations are nurtured with both resources and mentorship.

A Life Rooted in Purpose

Murthy’s journey is not just one of professional triumphs, it is a testament to living a life rooted in purpose. Her story reflects the power of resilience, adaptability, and continuous growth. Whether leading global teams at Fortune 500 companies, advising academic institutions, or teaching mindfulness to communities, Murthy approaches every role with the same conviction: technology must serve humanity, and leadership must serve others.

She holds a Master’s degree in Computer Engineering from Santa Clara University, where she honed the technical foundation that would fuel her ascent in the tech world. Yet her education did not end there. Her lifelong learning through corporate leadership, spiritual practice, and mentorship continues to shape her evolving vision of what technology and leadership can achieve.

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Darius McGrew Leads Frontier’s AI-Powered Push for Hurricane Preparedness Across Florida

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Canton, Michigan, 8th October 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, As Florida braces for another turbulent hurricane season, telecommunications executive Darius McGrew is stepping into the spotlight with innovative AI-powered strategies that are redefining how businesses and communities prepare for natural disasters. As an Enterprise Account Executive with Frontier Communications, McGrew has become a trusted partner to organizations across the healthcare, government, finance, and nonprofit sectors, ensuring they remain connected when storms threaten to disrupt everything.

A Local Leader in the Eye of the Storm

Tampa sits at the heart of one of America’s most hurricane-prone regions. For McGrew, storm season is not just another quarter on the sales calendar. It is a call to safeguard critical infrastructure. By utilizing AI-driven analytics, he has developed a system that categorizes enterprise clients based on risk zone, infrastructure resilience, and historical outage patterns. This allows him to design customized readiness packages that anticipate client vulnerabilities before disaster strikes.

“Enterprise businesses are facing several challenges at this time of year, but we are too,” McGrew said. “At an internet service provider, we must identify and develop replicable systems that can be quickly implemented across particular audiences. Resilient communications are not just about uptime. They are about safety.”

Delivering Resilience in Healthcare

Healthcare organizations, where downtime can endanger lives, are at the forefront of McGrew’s work. MedFleet, a regional medical transport provider, partnered with him to implement redundant internet connectivity, a step that ensures dispatch operations remain uninterrupted throughout storm season. At CoreRX, a Clearwater-based healthcare manufacturer, previous storms had exposed weaknesses in their landline system. During Hurricane Helene, intermittent connectivity created risks for essential operations. McGrew and the Frontier team addressed the issue by introducing cost-effective landline redundancy, a solution that transformed a vulnerable system into one built for reliability and long-term safety.

Municipalities Gain Strength Through Redundancy

Local governments, often on the front lines of disaster response, are also benefiting from McGrew’s approach. The City of Zephyrhills collaborated with him to implement landline redundancy, which enhances communication during severe weather while delivering long-term cost savings. The City of Aledo made a similar investment, ensuring that municipal operations can remain stable and reliable even in the face of heavy storms. These measures allow cities to maintain essential services and communicate with residents without interruption.

Financial Institutions and Nonprofits Benefit

Financial and nonprofit organizations have also sought McGrew’s expertise. Legend Bank, which was expanding with a new branch, relied on him to provide dedicated internet access that secures and stabilizes its financial operations. Meanwhile, Champions for Children, a Tampa-based nonprofit focused on abuse prevention, partnered with McGrew to enhance its inbound call system using RingCentral’s voice solutions. The upgrade ensures that donation calls are never missed, even during periods of high demand or storm-related disruptions, protecting vital revenue streams that fund the organization’s mission.

AI Turns Sales into Safety

Rather than relying on reactive measures such as mobile failovers, McGrew has pioneered an AI-powered outreach strategy that turns storm preparedness into a proactive campaign. By predicting which clients are most vulnerable, he can initiate conversations before disaster strikes. The result is tailored packages that keep hospitals, banks, city halls, and nonprofits connected when hurricanes threaten to sever lifelines.

“Every deal I close is more than a contract,” McGrew emphasized. “It is about making sure a hospital can reach its patients, a city can update its residents, or a nonprofit can answer a critical call for help. Connectivity becomes survival in the middle of a storm.”

Frontier’s Role in Storm Preparedness

Frontier’s extensive telecommunications infrastructure is the foundation of McGrew’s work. From redundant circuits and dedicated internet to cloud-based voice platforms, Frontier offers the tools required for business continuity in storm-prone regions. McGrew’s ability to combine these services with predictive AI models has positioned him as a leader in Florida’s disaster readiness efforts.

“AI-powered outreach and predictive planning have completely reshaped our ability to serve customers,” said McGrew. “By combining Frontier’s technology with forward-thinking strategies, we are not just meeting demand. We are anticipating it.”

Looking Ahead

As climate change fuels longer and more severe storm seasons, McGrew remains focused on expanding his work with businesses and municipalities throughout Florida. His vision is to ensure that no organization has to gamble with its connectivity when disaster looms. From MedFleet ambulances and CoreRX manufacturing lines to city governments and nonprofits serving families in need, his clients share a common goal: They have the confidence that their systems will stay connected when it matters most.

As Florida heads deeper into hurricane season, McGrew stands as a reminder that resilience is not simply about recovering after a storm. With the right strategies, it is about staying connected through it.

About Frontier

Frontier Communications is a leading telecommunications provider delivering high-speed internet, advanced voice services, and enterprise-grade connectivity across the United States. With a focus on reliability, innovation, and community resilience, Frontier helps businesses, governments, and nonprofits prepare for and overcome the challenges of natural disasters.

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