RecordPoint hires leaders to drive AI data governance

RecordPoint has appointed Dean Gonsowski as Chief Revenue Officer and Craig Taylor as Director of Partners as it steps up its go-to-market efforts around data and AI governance for regulated organisations.

RecordPoint, which sells software focused on governance and control of organisational data, said the hires form part of a broader strategic shift as companies increase investment in artificial intelligence and face scrutiny around how they manage information and risk.

Gonsowski joins after senior leadership roles at information governance vendors including Gimmal and Active Navigation. RecordPoint said he led go-to-market and growth initiatives at those organisations.

Taylor joins after roles across pre-sales, post-sales delivery, customer success, and partnerships. His previous employers include OneTrust and VMware.

RecordPoint Chief Executive Officer Anthony Woodward linked the appointments to customer demand for better control of data as businesses push AI programmes into production.

"After years of failed AI pilots, companies are learning that trusted data is key to unlocking AI innovation. Dean and Craig will play key roles in addressing a market hungry for solutions and fostering a partner ecosystem," said Anthony Woodward, Chief Executive Officer, RecordPoint.

Revenue focus

Gonsowski said demand for data governance now extends beyond compliance and risk management. He said organisations needed a strong data foundation if they wanted AI projects to scale across the business.

"Companies are realising that data governance is vital for more than reducing risk. If they want AI initiatives that truly work at scale, they need data. RecordPoint will play a key role in enabling data governance as table stakes in the AI revolution, and I'm excited to come aboard to lead this next phase of growth," said Gonsowski, Chief Revenue Officer, RecordPoint.

RecordPoint did not disclose whether the appointment follows a reorganisation of its sales leadership or any change in regional coverage. The company described the move as part of a wider global growth strategy.

Partner channel

Taylor said he would focus on building out the company's partner community as RecordPoint pushes further into regulated sectors and larger deployments.

"I'm excited to bring my years of experience in software, customer success, and channel partner ecosystems to a nimble company in a growth phase. My goal is to establish a thriving partner community that not only accelerates RecordPoint's growth but also drives measurable business value for organisations navigating digital transformation," said Taylor, Director of Partners, RecordPoint.

The company framed Taylor's remit around partnerships rather than direct sales execution. It did not specify which types of partners it expects to prioritise, such as consultancies, managed service providers, or systems integrators.

Recent hires

The appointments add to recent executive recruitment at RecordPoint. The company said it recently hired Brett Hooker as its first Chief Operating Officer.

RecordPoint said these hires reflect a focus on scaling operations internationally as demand rises among regulated enterprises. The company operates across markets where governance and retention requirements often shape how data platforms get procured and deployed.

Product moves

Alongside the personnel changes, RecordPoint has made product and corporate development moves tied to access control and AI use oversight inside organisations.

The company recently acquired Redactive, which it described as a permissions assurance solution. RecordPoint said Redactive identifies and remediates excessive or misconfigured access.

RecordPoint has also launched RexCommand. It described the product as a freemium shadow AI detection tool. The tool flags unauthorised AI tools being used by employees.

The company positioned RexCommand within an AI governance suite that it said has deployments across banking, insurance, and government. It said the software allows organisations to regain control over data and set governance frameworks. It also said the tools address legal and ethical risks associated with increased AI use.

Scale claims

RecordPoint said it processes around 15 million data transactions per day. It compared that volume with the NASDAQ.

The company listed customers that include the City of New York, Cupertino Electric, and Delaware Life. It also said Australia's largest banks, including Westpac, NAB, and Macquarie, use the platform. RecordPoint added that regulatory bodies including APRA and ASIC use its products.

With Gonsowski leading revenue and Taylor leading partner development, RecordPoint said it will focus on growing its reach with organisations that face tighter controls on data handling as AI adoption expands.