Applied safety science global leader UL Solutions has appointed Kelly Manthey as Executive Vice President. Moreover, Manthey will serve as the Chief AI & Digital Trust Officer starting October 1, 2026. She joins the executive leadership team of UL Solutions to strengthen digital trust initiatives.
In this newly established executive role, Manthey reports directly to President and CEO Jennifer Scanlon. Furthermore, she will drive enterprise strategy to commercialize and scale AI-enabled solutions effectively. Therefore, she will help global clients navigate rapid innovation while building trust across emerging technologies. Through these efforts, UL Solutions aims to accelerate safe artificial intelligence adoption across diverse markets.
“Artificial intelligence and digitalization are reshaping the products customers bring to market,” said UL Solutions President and CEO Jennifer Scanlon. “Our customers routinely ask for our help navigating this complex emerging environment, and I’m thrilled that Kelly will bring her proven track record in commercializing emerging technologies and service offerings to UL Solutions.”
Decades of Technology Leadership Drive Enterprise Scaling
Additionally, Manthey brings over 25 years of extensive professional leadership experience in digital technology services. Previously, she served as Global CEO and board member at tech consultancy firm Kin + Carta. During her tenure, she transformed operations, expanded AI capabilities, and led its sale to BC Partners. Furthermore, she directed the company’s integration into Valtech across North and Latin America during 2024.
Manthey is a graduate of Kent State University in Management Information Systems, having received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree.
In that vein, UL Solutions takes advantage of her industry experience in order to increase client solutions offerings. In turn, this will ensure that UL Solutions is placed at the vanguard of safe digital transformation. Finally, this move allows UL Solutions to develop effective safety science solutions for AI technologies.
Moreover, aside from her executive governance experience in corporate organizations, Manthey also works as a leader in community-related activities in the technology sector. At present, she is a member of the board of directors of Skills for Chicago, which helps develop work skills in the area of technology.
Also, fast-paced digital change around the world underscores the need for universal standards in safety for nascent sectors of technology development. With the integration of artificial intelligence systems in everyday business operations, ensuring that the technology functions reliably becomes absolutely crucial for sustainable future operation. Thus, executive direction in digital trust becomes a vital link between speed and caution.
Overall, this executive creation represents the increasing need for trust and transparency in current digital technologies. The incorporation of artificial intelligence safety standards in their product portfolio ensures UL Solutions’ dedication to compliance and reliability in the world of cutting-edge technology. Hence, their corporate customers are equipped with everything they require to implement new software confidently.
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Source: Businesswire
