Peter George

Chief Executive Officer

Peter G. George is a 30+ year leader in the security, software and networking industries.  As President and Chief Executive Officer of Evolv, he is a member of the Evolv Technology Executive Leadership Team. Prior to joining Evolv, Peter served as President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Fidelis Cybersecurity for over a decade, helping to structure and lead parts of the Global Executive Team, and increasing customer acquisition and retention. Prior to Fidelis Cybersecurity, he served as President and CEO of Crossbeam Systems, repositioning the company for market success through technology innovations and strategic partnerships in the security space. His experiences took him abroad as well, working for companies such as Nortel Networks, Bay Networks, and Wellfleet Communications in France. Peter serves on the Board of Directors of Corero Network Security PLC (LON: CNS). He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the College of the Holy Cross.

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Why We Wear Orange

June 7 kicks off the #WearOrange campaign, a representation of gun violence victims, survivors, and those working together to end gun violence. Today we think deeply about the victims, their families, their friends, colleagues and communities and the lifelong impact such traum...

Gun Violence in America: A Survey on Americans’ Anxiety

In November 2021, we launched our inaugural report to look at the impact gun violence has on Americans’ lives. We wanted to understand whether a shooting at a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado impacted someone on the other side of the country; to measure Americans’ collect...

Evolv & Schools: What You Need to Know

Unless and until the epidemic of gun violence in schools begins to subside, schools will continue to look at better ways to keep their community safe so the focus can remain on education and the social and emotional wellness of students, faculty and staff. As a result of the r...

Commemorating National Gun Violence Awareness Day and Remembering our Mission

Safety is a basic human right

The Rise of Gun-Free Spaces in America

Read original research on the mental toll of gun violence in the United States. The news is not great. We must do better. Meaningful progress is within reach. It’s time for urgent, pragmatic action. 

The New Standard for Workplace Safety

The COVID-19 pandemic has tested employers' commitment to workplace safety. However, as the virus yields to gradually rising vaccinations and workers return, they are being greeted by a second, often forgotten pandemic: workplace shootings.

Decision Fuel for Smart Venues

Today we announced the latest advancements of Evolv Insights analytics, a crucial part of our Evolv Express product. I’d like to offer a bit more context for why we are investing so much in data and analytics, and how we expect these investments to pay off for our customers.

A Different Way: Reopening Performing Arts Venues in a Lingering Pandemic

Read and learn how Evolv Express is a key part of the Boch Center's health and safety plan to ensure that guests can gather to enjoy the fine arts.

GiveEvolv: A Step Toward Addressing Gun Violence in Schools

Today we announced the formation of GiveEvolv, a new charitable organization that provides need-based grants of Evolv Express weapons detection systems to K-12 schools in the United States that otherwise would be left vulnerable to gun violence.

Democratizing Security: Keeping People Safe

Peter George, Evolv CEO describes how the threat profile is spiking in ways that few people fully realize and even fewer are equipped to address and what professionals need to know in order to combat these security issues

The Momentum Builds with Record Revenue and Motorola Partnership

As we emerge from the pandemic, public health, safety, and security are driving structural changes and strong secular tailwinds for Evolv.

The Next Step in Democratizing Security

The world is more dangerous than ever before. Consumers demand touchless experiences everywhere. Security screening is needed everywhere.