A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ: AZ) announced that founder and long‑time Chairman Bentsur Joseph will step down from his board role effective December 31, 2025. In the same announcement, the company named its chief executive officer, Gadi Graus, as interim Chairman of the Board, giving him dual responsibility for executive leadership and board oversight while the board searches for a permanent chairperson with experience scaling large global businesses.
A2Z Cust2Mate is a technology company that develops AI‑driven smart retail solutions, most notably its flagship smart shopping carts that enable in‑cart scanning and payment. The company’s products are designed to eliminate checkout lines and deliver personalized offers, positioning it to transform the brick‑and‑mortar retail experience and create a seamless online‑and‑in‑store shopping ecosystem.
Joseph’s departure signals that the company is ready to move beyond its founding phase and pursue aggressive international expansion. Graus, who has led the company’s growth to date, will maintain continuity as interim Chairman while the board conducts a structured search for a permanent chair with a proven track record in scaling large, global enterprises. The board emphasized that the new chair will help accelerate growth and support the company’s next phase of expansion.
"I am extremely proud of what we have accomplished at A2Z Cust2Mate," Joseph said. "Together with an exceptional team, we built the company from an idea into a strong, growing organization with a leading product, marquee customers, and a clear global opportunity. I firmly believe A2Z Cust2Mate has the potential to reach a multi‑billion‑dollar valuation. At this stage, the company is ready for a chairperson with deep experience in scaling and leading large global businesses, someone who can help take it to the next level, expand internationally, penetrate new markets, and accelerate growth."
Graus added, "I would like to sincerely thank Bentsur for his vision, leadership, and enormous contribution to A2Z Cust2Mate. Bentsur is the visionary who founded the company and successfully turned his vision into a strong and growing reality. On behalf of the Board, management, and employees, I thank Bentsur for the partnership and dedication that brought A2Z Cust2Mate to where it is today. We remain focused on executing our strategy and building on the solid foundation he helped establish."
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