Synergist Technology, a provider of artificial intelligence governance and compliance solutions, announced on September 7, 2026 the appointment of Carl Coe to its Board of Directors and Rob Flippo as General Manager. The company said the additions strengthen its leadership during a period of rapid growth across government, healthcare, financial services, and enterprise markets. Both executives bring decades of experience in scaling software and technology organizations.
Strategic Leadership Appointments
Brad Levine, Founder and CEO of Synergist Technology, stated that Carl Coe and Rob Flippo bring significant leadership experience building, scaling, and operating successful software companies. He noted that as organizations increasingly recognize the need for AI governance, security, compliance, and operational visibility, the new leaders will help accelerate growth and deepen customer relationships. Levine added that their expertise will support continued innovation through the company's AFFIRM platform.
Carl Coe Brings Enterprise Software Expertise
Carl Coe is a technology executive with nearly three decades of experience leading software companies through growth, operational transformation, and market expansion. He currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Mango Practice Management, where he has driven revenue and team growth since 2018. His previous roles include Executive Vice President of Global Sales at PrecisionLender, Chief Operating Officer of MercuryGate International, and Chief Revenue Officer at HireVue.
Board Guidance and Market Perspective
In his new board role, Coe will provide strategic guidance on growth initiatives, enterprise sales acceleration, partnerships, and corporate governance. He said artificial intelligence is becoming mission critical across every industry and that organizations need trusted solutions to govern and monitor these technologies responsibly. Coe added that Synergist has built a unique platform addressing one of the most important challenges facing enterprises today.
Rob Flippo Appointed General Manager
Rob Flippo brings more than three decades of leadership experience spanning software development, engineering, operations, healthcare technology, connected devices, and enterprise growth. Prior to joining Synergist, he served as Chief Executive Officer of MobileHelp for 16 years, where he helped build an industry leader serving hundreds of thousands of customers. His background also includes executive roles at Emergin, Motorola, Boca Research, and SaferWatch.
Operational Focus and AI Compliance Vision
At Synergist, Flippo will oversee day-to-day business operations, customer success, strategic partnerships, product execution, and organizational growth. He said organizations need practical and scalable approaches to managing AI risk, compliance, and operational oversight. Flippo added that he looks forward to expanding the company's market presence and helping customers confidently deploy and manage AI technologies.
Growing Demand for AI Governance
The appointments come as public and private sector organizations accelerate AI adoption while facing increasing regulatory, compliance, security, and governance requirements. Synergist's AFFIRM platform provides continuous monitoring, governance, compliance, security, and operational management for AI systems. Built to help enterprises gain visibility into AI usage and risk, the platform supports regulatory requirements and operational best practices.
Positioned for Continued Expansion
With strengthened leadership and governance expertise, Synergist Technology is well positioned to expand partnerships, accelerate customer adoption, and continue delivering enterprise-grade AI governance capabilities worldwide. The company's focus on responsible AI oversight aligns with broader market demand for practical tools that manage emerging risks. These executive appointments reflect the organization's commitment to scaling its operations and market reach.
Synergist Technology has reinforced its leadership team with two experienced executives at a time when AI governance is becoming a priority for enterprises. Carl Coe's board guidance and Rob Flippo's operational leadership are expected to support the company's continued expansion and product innovation. The AFFIRM platform remains central to Synergist's mission of helping organizations govern, monitor, and manage artificial intelligence systems responsibly.