Founder-led Transition supports more than 36,000 projects across 2.7 billion square feet, positioning it as a category leader in strategic growth
Jones, a leading vertical AI platform for insurance verification in the construction and real estate sectors, announced the appointment of Paul Shemeleny as Chief Executive Officer.
The transition was initiated by co-founder CEO Omri Stern as part of a long-term strategy to expand the company’s operations and meet unprecedented market demand. Mr. Semelenyi, a proven leader with extensive experience scaling global SaaS companies, will succeed Mr. Stern as CEO. Following the transition, Mr. Stern will remain a central figure in the company’s future, moving to an active role on the board and focusing on long-term strategy and innovation.
A leadership evolution comes as Jones operates in a position of record strength. The company currently manages insurance risks for more than 2.7 billion square feet of real estate and construction projects with a team of 231 employees across four locations around the world.
“When I founded Jones in 2017, I envisioned an AI solution that would fundamentally change the way the industry manages insurance risk,” said Jones founder Omri Stern. “Today, we have achieved that vision and more. Jones has become the clear category leader, with more than 36,000 projects powered by AI agents that set industry standards for speed and accuracy. We operate with this strength, so we are hiring a new CEO with the specific expertise needed for the next stage of scale. Paul has a rare combination of operational rigor and people-centered leadership that is perfectly aligned with our culture and our ambitions.”
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Szemerenyi brings a strong track record as CEO and go-to-market leader for high-growth SaaS companies including Allbound, Bizzabo, and Fuze. His expertise in scaling global technology platforms will help Jones accelerate product innovation and expand market dominance.
“Jones has built a category-defining AI platform that solves critical pain points across industries,” said Paul Szemerenyi. “The company’s combination of innovation, market leadership, and customer trust creates an exceptional foundation. I’m honored to partner with co-founders Omri and Michael, along with this world-class team, to maximize Jones’ potential.”
This transition follows a structured timeframe until March 31, 2026, ensuring seamless continuity for our customers and partners. All current initiatives and product enhancements remain on track, including the highly anticipated release of Jones AI Support Agent in Q1 2026.
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