Character.AI
Character.AI just named Karandeep Anand as CEO, tapping the former Meta and Microsoft exec to lead the chatbot platform through a turbulent stretch. Anand steps in as the company faces increased scrutiny over safety concerns, including a lawsuit involving one of its bots and a tragic incident involving a minor. With a $150M war chest from a16z and tens of millions of users, Character.AI is betting on Anand’s enterprise chops to scale smart—and safely. Read More
Microsoft
Nikesh Parekh is departing from Microsoft four years after his startup, Suplari, was acquired by the tech giant. Parekh, who built enterprise applications for Microsoft Copilot and Copilot Studio for the past two years, is now focusing on projects that will "democratize opportunity and grow human potential through AI.” Read More
Vodafone
Vodafone is dialing up a leadership change, tapping Microsoft’s Pilar López as its next CFO. A Telefónica veteran and key architect of Microsoft’s London Stock Exchange deal, López steps in this October, replacing Luka Mucic after his short stint. Read More
NetApp
NetApp, the data infrastructure extraordinaire, has just welcomed Syam Nair as its new Chief Product Officer, starting July 7. Nair, a tech titan with over 25 years of experience, previously held top roles at Zscaler, Salesforce, and Microsoft. He's set to guide NetApp's hybrid cloud and AI initiatives, helping enterprises navigate their digital transformations. Read More
Alteryx
Michelle Huff is stepping in as Chief Marketing Officer to lead Alteryx’s global strategy. With a resume stacked with roles at UserTesting, Salesforce, and Oracle, she’s tasked with sharpening Alteryx’s brand, boosting demand, and pushing its AI-powered analytics platform, Alteryx One, into the global spotlight. It’s a signal the analytics company is going all in on AI, automation, and market expansion. Read More
SmartRent
SmartRent is handing over the keys—Frank Martell is stepping in as President and CEO. Martell, who previously served on SmartRent’s Board of Directors, brings over 30 years of executive leadership experience. He was most recently the President and CEO of loanDepot, Inc., and before that, spent over a decade at CoreLogic as CFO, COO, and CEO. Smartrent hopes to enhance its enterprise platform and become a more customer-focused, execution-driven organization with Martell onboard. Read More
Deputy
Ciaran Hale is stepping into the role of CTO at Deputy. Before joining the team, Hale honed his skills at the Australian-based company Displayr as their CTO, and Atlassian, where he led engineering teams. The workforce management software company, primarily focused on helping businesses manage shift work, intends to leverage Hale’s expertise in AI, digital technology, and enterprise data platforms. Read More
Blackpoint Cyber
Blackpoint Cyber, a Denver-based managed detection and response company, has a new CEO, Gagan Singh, as founder Jon Murchison transitions to executive chairman. Singh's background includes over two years as COO and EVP at McAfee, driving growth in SMB and consumer segments, and a year as CPO at [NortonLifeLock]. With Singh at the helm, Blackpoint Cyber anticipates rapid international growth and acquisitions. Read More
AllianceHCM
AllianceHCM, a leading payroll and human capital management solutions provider, is excited to announce Alan Primeaux as its new CEO. Primeaux, with over 25 years of experience in enterprise software and HCM technology, previously served as Chief Operating Officer at PlanSource. This move marks a significant milestone for AllianceHCM as it aims to enhance its technology and expand its reach. Read More
PGA Tour
Hold onto your golf clubs, because the PGA Tour has a new CEO! Brian Rolapp, formerly of the NFL, is stepping up to the tee box to take on the role. This move comes as current commissioner Jay Monahan prepares to retire in 2026, marking a new era for professional golf. Read More
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