UL Solutions Creates Chief AI & Digital Trust Officer Role
Event summary
- UL Solutions appoints Kelly Manthey as EVP and Chief AI & Digital Trust Officer effective October 1, 2026.
- Manthey joins from Kin + Carta, where she served as Global CEO and led its sale to BC Partners.
- New role focuses on commercializing AI-enabled solutions and advancing digital trust for customers.
- Manthey reports directly to UL Solutions President and CEO Jennifer Scanlon.
The big picture
UL Solutions' creation of a Chief AI & Digital Trust Officer role underscores the growing importance of AI and digital trust in applied safety science. The move comes as companies across industries seek to navigate complex regulatory environments and customer demands for transparency. Manthey's background in commercializing emerging technologies suggests UL Solutions is positioning itself to capitalize on the AI-driven transformation of product safety and certification.
What we're watching
- AI Commercialization
- How UL Solutions will scale AI-enabled solutions under Manthey's leadership.
- Digital Trust
- Whether the new role can position UL Solutions as a leader in digital trust services.
- Execution Risk
- The pace at which Manthey can integrate her experience from Kin + Carta into UL Solutions' strategy.