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Backblaze names Anuj Kumar as chief revenue officer
Storage

Backblaze names Anuj Kumar as chief revenue officer

Demand from AI infrastructure is lifting Backblaze’s storage business, which grew 26% in 2025 and landed its first eight-figure deal.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Mail Metrics appoints Chief Revenue Officer Karl Kohler
Software-as-a-Service

Mail Metrics appoints Chief Revenue Officer Karl Kohler

The hire adds commercial firepower as the Dublin-based group targets growth in the UK, Ireland and Europe, and a USD $1 billion scale-up.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Freshworks names Vahalia to lead global partner push
Software-as-a-Service

Freshworks names Vahalia to lead global partner push

The software maker is leaning on partners to win bigger enterprise deals, after more than 60% of annual recurring revenue came from mid-market and enterprise customers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Tanium named in Everest Group Cybersecurity Top 50
Endpoint Protection

Tanium named in Everest Group Cybersecurity Top 50

The ranking underlines Tanium's growing scale as enterprises seek unified endpoint security and IT tools across expanding device estates.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Last month
Creative ITC hires Lewis Pinner as Chief Revenue Officer
Storage

Creative ITC hires Lewis Pinner as Chief Revenue Officer

The cloud and managed services provider is sharpening its push into the US and wider markets as it adds senior commercial firepower.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Syspro names Leanne Taylor as Chief Executive Officer
Manufacturing

Syspro names Leanne Taylor as Chief Executive Officer

The handover aims to steady Syspro’s expansion as manufacturers and distributors demand more automation, data tools and industry-specific software.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Smart Communications appoints Satish Shenoy as partner chief
Digital Transformation

Smart Communications appoints Satish Shenoy as partner chief

The appointment is aimed at expanding Smart Communications' partner network to speed growth in regulated-industry markets and widen customer reach.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Cover Genius names chief revenue officer & marketing head
Digital Transformation

Cover Genius names chief revenue officer & marketing head

The appointments are designed to bolster Cover Genius as it expands embedded protection across international markets and more digital platforms.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Forrester finds Tanium delivers 235% ROI in six months
Digital Transformation

Forrester finds Tanium delivers 235% ROI in six months

Tanium's Autonomous IT Platform drove 235% ROI and USD $20.1 million in benefits over three years, Forrester's new study finds.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
AoFrio moves Chief Revenue Officer James Rice to Atlanta
Software-as-a-Service

AoFrio moves Chief Revenue Officer James Rice to Atlanta

AoFrio shifts Chief Revenue Officer James Rice to Atlanta to spearhead US growth and deepen global ties for its connected cooler tech.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Tanium study says Autonomous IT yields USD $20.1 million
Endpoint Protection

Tanium study says Autonomous IT yields USD $20.1 million

Forrester study finds Tanium's Autonomous IT can deliver a 235% ROI and USD $20.1 million in three-year benefits with sub-six-month payback.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Saviynt names Alex Lei to lead APJ identity security sales
Software-as-a-Service

Saviynt names Alex Lei to lead APJ identity security sales

Saviynt appoints Alex Lei to spearhead Asia Pacific and Japan identity security sales as cloud, AI and access governance demand surges.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
Tenable appoints Dino DiMarino to drive AI security growth
Network Infrastructure

Tenable appoints Dino DiMarino to drive AI security growth

Tenable appoints veteran cybersecurity sales leader Dino DiMarino as chief revenue officer to drive global growth in exposure and AI risk.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
SonicWall revamps partner programme & appoints CRO
Firewalls

SonicWall revamps partner programme & appoints CRO

SonicWall overhauls its SecureFirst Partner Program and appoints Patrick O'Donnell as CRO to drive partner-led sales and managed services.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
LivTech adds CMO & CRO to drive healthcare tech growth
Software-as-a-Service

LivTech adds CMO & CRO to drive healthcare tech growth

LivTech names new marketing and revenue chiefs to spearhead its next growth phase in healthcare tech for long-term and in-home care.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026

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Baidam names Sheridan-Roddick Chief Revenue Officer
Security Operations Centres

Baidam names Sheridan-Roddick Chief Revenue Officer

The promotion is intended to strengthen Baidam’s growth plans as it broadens its executive team and sales leadership in Sydney.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
ANYbotics names Thierry Obédé Chief Revenue Officer
Software-as-a-Service

ANYbotics names Thierry Obédé Chief Revenue Officer

Swiss robotics firm ANYbotics appoints veteran industrial tech executive Thierry Obédé as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global growth.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026