Cleo is a software company that provides business-to-business, embedded integration, application-to-application, cloud integration and big data integration solutions.

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Cleo

Vipin Mittal is the Vice President of Channels Sales.

The core of Mittal’s role focuses on defining and implementing mutually beneficial revenue-generation models to enable Cleo and its 300+ partners to drive consistent, profitable, and rapid growth as the adoption of cloud-based ecosystem integration technology takes off. His additional responsibilities include overseeing the expansion of Cleo’s partner channels, as well as improving partner onboarding, training, and certification programs.

With over 20 years of B2B integration industry experience at such firms as IBM, [CoEnterprise](/org/coenterprise), and [Axway](/org/axway), among others, Mittal has a proven business development track record, a high comfort level working with strategic accounts, and a distinct knack for building the trust-based relationships that successful partner programs depend on.



Vipin Mittal

Mahesh Rajasekharan is the current CEO at Cleo. Prior to this, they were with Globe Equity Partners and Timmaron Capital Advisors. Mahesh has also served as the Chief Operating Officer at SumTotal Systems.

Rajasekharan has extensive experience in operations, supply chain management, business development strategy, and interim executive roles. Mahesh is well-versed in turnaround situations and post-merger integrations.

Under their leadership, SumTotal Systems went through a nine-month operational turnaround which saw an increase in EBITDA of three times. Mahesh was also responsible for transforming the company from a horizontal organization focused on products to a vertical organization targeting specific industries.

Rajasekharan is a respected leader in the business community and has been recognized for their ability to streamline operations and build a performance-oriented culture.

Mahesh Rajasekharan has a MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business in Finance and Marketing. Mahesh also has a Ph.D. from [Texas A&M University](/org/texas-a-m-university) in Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Systems and a M.S. from [Texas Tech University](/org/texas-tech-university) in Industrial Engineering. Finally, they have a B.S. from Anna University in Mechanical Engineering.

Some direct reports include Jorge Rodriguez - SVP, Product Development, Ken Lyons - Chief Revenue Officer, and John Thielens - CTO.

Mahesh Rajasekharan

Ken Lyons is the current Chief Revenue Officer at Cleo. Ken has over 20 years of experience in sales, with a focus on enterprise sales and strategic accounts. Prior to joining Cleo, Ken was the Vice President Enterprise Sales at [Axway](/org/axway), and Regional Sales Director for the West Region and Strategic Accounts at Tumbleweed Communications. Ken has a proven track record of success in sales and is a respected leader in the industry.

Ken Lyons received a Bachelor of Arts from [Saint Mary's College](/org/saint-marys-college) of California.

Ken Lyons reports to Mahesh Rajasekharan, CEO. A direct report to Ken Lyons is and Vipin Mittal - VP, Channels Sales. Ken Lyons works with Asif Datoo Thawer - VP, Finance, John Thielens - CTO, and Tushar Patel - Chief Marketing Officer.

Ken Lyons

John Thielens is the current Chief Technical Officer at Cleo. John has over 25 years of experience in the technology industry, including stints as Vice President of Product Marketing at GXS and Inovis, and Chief Architect of Cloud Services at [Axway](/org/axway). Prior to that, they were Vice President of Technology at Tumbleweed Communications, Corp. and held various positions at Worldtalk, Soft-Switch, and [Unisys](/org/unisys).

John Thielens has a type AB personality and has a degree in Applied Mathematics from [Harvard University](/org/harvard).

Some of their coworkers include Asif Datoo Thawer - VP, Finance, Jorge Rodriguez - SVP, Product Development, and Ken Lyons - Chief Revenue Officer. Their manager is Mahesh Rajasekharan, CEO.

John Thielens

Tushar Patel is the Chief Marketing Officer at Cleo. Tushar has held this position since May of 2018. Prior to Cleo, Tushar was the Chief Marketing Officer at Kibo Commerce from September 2016 to May 2018. 

Tushar has also served as the Senior Vice President of Marketing at Innotas by [Planview](/org/planview) from February 2014 to September 2016. During their time there, Innotas was acquired by [Planview](/org/planview) in August 2016. 

Before Innotas, Tushar was the Senior Director of Product Management and Marketing at Mocana Corporation from March 2011 to January 2014. At Mocana, they were responsible for all aspects of inbound Product Management and outbound Product Marketing, spanning market research, strategy development, product roadmap definition, sales and partner enablement, pricing, and product launch and go-to-market. 

Tushar began their career in marketing at National Semiconductor as the Sr. Marketing Manager for the Mobile Devices Power Division in July of 2002. Tushar held this position until March of 2011 when they joined Mocana Corporation.

Tushar Patel has a MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business and a BS in Electrical Engineering from Santa Clara University. Tushar also went to South Tahoe High School.

Tushar Patel works with Jorge Rodriguez - SVP, Product Development, Ken Lyons - Chief Revenue Officer, and Becky Kowall - VP, HR. Their manager is Mahesh Rajasekharan, CEO.

Tushar Patel

Asif Datoo Thawer leads Cleo’s global Finance organization and is responsible for the company’s planning, budgeting, and financial reporting requirements. He brings nearly 18 years in corporate finance and business accounting to his role, having served at public and private companies alike. 

Prior to assuming his current duties, Asif served as Controller and later Director of Finance and Accounting at Cleo.  Before joining Cleo in 2017, Asif held accounting/finance positions with such companies as Flexera Software and Midway Amusement Games.  

Asif is well-versed in FASB Revenue Recognition standards for the software industry, and holds various academic degrees including a Bachelor’s in Accounting and Finance from Monmouth College, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Northeastern Illinois University, and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Asif Datoo Thawer

As Cleo’s Vice President, Human Resources Becky leads Cleo’s global Human Resources organization and serves as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team for all people initiatives. Becky holds responsibility for scaling the human resource function with a strong focus on talent acquisition, retention, employee engagement, performance management, career development, and cultural enrichment programs.  

Before joining Cleo, Becky was Vice President, People Operations with InMarket Media, an AdTech and consumer intelligence company. Prior to that Becky served as Vice President of Human Resources at Forecast5 Analytics, a private-equity-backed SaaS EdTech business located in Chicago until the company’s successful sale to Frontline Education. She also held multiple HR leadership roles with The Morey Corporation and was an HR Consultant to Sikich LLP.  She was previously on the board for Grundy Will HR Association, a local affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), and is a dual-certified HR professional, with credentials through both SHRM and the HR Certification Institute (HRCI).  

Currently pursuing an MBA degree through the University of Illinois, Becky holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management and a minor in Business Administration from Lewis University, Romeoville, Illinois.

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