GlobeNewswire·Jun 1, 2026, 8:45 AM ET

Fusemachines Appoints Renowned AI Pioneer Dr. Julia Hirschberg to Board of Directors

Fusemachines Inc. (NASDAQ: FUSE) appointed Dr. Julia Hirschberg to its Board of Directors on June 1, 2026.
Dr. Hirschberg currently serves as the Percy K. & Vida L. W. Hudson Professor of Computer Science at Columbia University & previously chaired the department.
She holds numerous honors including election to the National Academy of Engineering, the National Academy of Artificial Intelligence, & the American Academy of Arts & Sciences.
Dr. Hirschberg is an ACL Fellow, ACM Fellow, AAAI Fellow, & IEEE Fellow who received the ISCA Medal for Scientific Achievement.
She holds two Ph.D. degrees, two honorary doctorates, & has authored hundreds of peer-reviewed publications.
Her industry experience includes serving as a Department Head at AT&T Bell Labs & founding the Human Computer Interface Research Department.
Her appointment aims to strengthen Fusemachines' AI governance frameworks & guide responsible AI development amidst the rise of Agentic AI.
Dr. Sameer Maskey, Founder & CEO of Fusemachines, cited Dr. Hirschberg's expertise in AI research, governance, & innovation as key assets for the company.
Current Board Director Sanjay Shrestha is stepping down from the Board but will continue to serve on the Board of Advisors.
Fusemachines, founded in 2013, operates globally with offices in North America, Asia, & Latin America to provide enterprise AI products & services.