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Amit Zavery, previously the normal supervisor and vice chairman of platform for five years, will join Santa Clara, California-based cloud service provider as president, chief operating officer, and chief product officer.
After a 24-year career at Oracle, where he served as Government Vice President of Product Development, Thomas Kurian joined Google Cloud in 2019 under Zavery’s leadership.
Thomas Kurian, the CEO of Google Cloud, was previously the President of NetApp, a leading software company based in Redwood City, California, where he played a pivotal role alongside Tony Zingas when they navigated the transition to a new location on Highway. 101 to the Googleplex.
As he accepted the challenge, Zavery noted with humility, “It’s an extraordinary privilege to lead during this transformative moment for the company.” As a passionate advocate for innovative solutions, I’m thrilled to join ServiceNow’s mission to revolutionize how organizations operate through cutting-edge technology, enabling seamless collaboration and efficiency gains.
Abhi Maheshwari, a seasoned expert in developing agentive AI solutions, has been appointed as the chief executive officer (CEO) by , a pioneering organization at the forefront of innovative artificial intelligence technologies. Prior to being named permanent CEO, Maheshwari had served as both the chief financial officer (CFO) and interim CEO at the Palo Alto, California-based company, although her tenure in this latter role was informal. The corporation officially confirmed his appointment to the top position earlier this month.
Prior to joining Aisera, Maheshwari served as Chief Accounting Officer at , where he played a crucial role in driving revenue growth and navigating the company’s successful 2019 initial public offering (IPO). As Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Maheshwari oversaw the financial enterprise unit, mergers and acquisitions, treasury, and tax operations at Logitech, leveraging his expertise to drive strategic growth and efficiency.
Aisera executed several key personnel moves, including appointing Amit Pandey to its board of directors as government chair, naming Dejan Deklich as Chief Innovation Officer, and welcoming Ben Lu as Chief Financial Officer.
Prometheum, the pioneering developer of AI-native information materials, has announced the appointment of Prat Moghe as its new Chief Government Officer, further solidifying its commitment to democratizing access to information and AI through a single query at a time this month? With over two decades of experience in information and analytics, Moghe has demonstrated his expertise as a founder, entrepreneur, and government professional, having held positions at prominent organizations such as, , and Netezza.
Promethium announces Moghe as its new CEO, succeeding founder Kaycee Lai in the top leadership role. With the addition of Moghe, the corporation welcomed three new executive hires: Durgesh Mankekar as Vice President of Engineering, Lovan Chetty as Vice President of Product and Buyer Success, and Sam Berg as Vice President of Sales and Enterprise Improvement.
“I’m deeply grateful to have collaborated with our visionary founder, Kaycee Lai,” “Under his visionary leadership, the team of innovators, whom we proudly refer to as the Prometheans, has crafted a groundbreaking offering with far-reaching transformative impact.”
As the new Vice Chairman of Worldwide Partner Ecosystem at Fishtown Analytics, creators of the industry-leading dbt data transformation tool, Shawn Toldo has joined forces to drive strategic partnerships and growth globally. Prior to joining OneTrust, Toldo had served in various government roles at Microsoft, VMware, Appian, and OneTrust.
“During the past two years, dbt Labs’ partner ecosystem has consistently demonstrated its value in providing meaningful contributions to dbt customers,” said Toldo in a press statement. “I’m thrilled with the system’s rapid advancement and excited to steer it towards its next phase.”
As part of a strategic move, dbt Labs has appointed Raymond Wong as Senior Director of Worldwide Partner Applications, Strategy, and Operations, joining forces with Toldo in this pivotal role. Prior to this role, Wong oversaw global partner applications and investments for Snowflake.
Introduced a strategic move by appointing Vasu Murthy as its senior vice chairman and chief product officer. Murthy is a seasoned veteran in the enterprise software program industry, boasting over 25 years of experience.
As a key addition to Cohesity, Murthy arrived from Rubrik, where he served as Vice Chairman of Merchandise, overseeing critical responsibilities including the company’s core products, platforms, and strategic partnerships. Before joining Rubrik, Murthy served as Vice Chairman of Merchandise for Oracle’s analytics platform.
“Cohesity boasts a uniquely innovative vision and platform, poised to revolutionise the industry,” Murthy said. “As we scale our R&D investments and construct best-in-class choices to help world clients, I look ahead to partnering with the crew to make a much bigger influence. “I’m delighted to join Cohesity on its next chapter of growth and innovation.”
EventStoreDB, the innovative stream database company, has just welcomed business stalwart Kirk Dunn as its newly appointed CEO, set to revolutionize the event storage industry this month. With over two decades of experience, Dunn has distinguished himself as a seasoned founder, investor, and government within the information technology sector, having held CEO positions at Bang Networks and Powerfile, invested in Synadia, Cerebra Technologies, and AlgoLift, and served as COO of Cloudera from 2011 to 2015.
According to Dunn, the value of an enterprise is forged on information platforms. “With two decades of experience in information platform companies, I was uniquely positioned to shepherd Eventbrite through its rapid growth phase.” “We’re tackling a long-standing, pressing need within a massive industry, leveraging our unique area of expertise to deliver innovative solutions.”
Occasion Retailer has further solidified its leadership team with the appointment of David Wang as Vice Chairman of Engineering. After nearly three decades in his career, including stints at esteemed companies such as, , Cloudera, Rubrik, and, Wang joined the San Francisco firm. At Cloudera, he was one of the first managers to oversee a wide range of storage groups, encompassing HDFS, HBase, Kudu, Kafka, and more.
John E. Hytten, a retired naval officer from America’s Air Force, has joined the board of directors for C3, a leading enterprise AI platform company. Hilton served for 40 years with distinction in the US Air Force, including as Commander of the Air Force Space Command, Commander of US Strategic Command, and Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
In 2022, Hyten became a member of the corporation’s advisory board, concurrently serving as a special advisor to Thomas Siebel, CEO and chairman of C3. Says Siebel, he endorsed Hyten’s appointment to the board of directors due to his “keen insight into the imperative of AI-driven modernization in the defense industry,” coupled with his experience working with federal agencies – a crucial customer segment for C3. The corporation currently counts the United States Air Force (USAF) among its valued clients.
“I’m thrilled to join the board of directors at C3 AI as we mark a critical moment in the widespread adoption of AI for national security and economic growth,” Hyten said. “My deep understanding of C3 AI’s capabilities, honed through several years of experience, reinforces my confidence in the company’s meticulous approach to providing swift and reliable AI solutions that meet the needs of defense and intelligence sectors.” “I’m delighted to provide unparalleled service, ensuring we consistently deliver exceptional results that meet and exceed our clients’ high expectations in the insurance industry.”
OpenLake, a leading provider of open information lakehouse solutions, announced this month the appointment of Deron Miller as senior vice chairman and head of strategy for the Americas and Asia-Pacific regions.
Prior to joining Starburst, Miller held the role of Chief Income Officer at Delphix, a leading provider of data management solutions owned by Perforce. With a career spanning notable companies like General Electric, Adobe, MicroStrategy, and Nuance Communications, Miller has demonstrated his expertise in management roles across diverse industries.
“Throughout my two decades of experience, few applied sciences have delighted me as much as Starburst,” Miller said. “By seamlessly connecting clients across multiple platforms, we empower accelerated innovation, minimize costs, and mitigate risks.”
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