Commvault Appoints Pranay Ahlawat as First Chief Technology and AI Officer
About the Appointment
Pranay Ahlawat, a seasoned technology expert with a rich background in AI, cloud, and infrastructure software, has been appointed as the first Chief Technology and AI Officer (CTAIO) at Commvault, a leading provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud.
About Pranay Ahlawat
Ahlawat brings to Commvault a wealth of experience in AI, cloud, and infrastructure software, business strategy, product development, and operations. Prior to joining Commvault, Ahlawat held leadership roles at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), advising software and Software as a Service (SaaS) companies on cloud and infrastructure. He also globally led the product innovation and engineering topic at BCG and the firm’s thinking on the impact of Gen AI on software development.
Key Responsibilities
Ahlawat will oversee Commvault’s product vision and development lifecycle, focusing on helping customers advance cyber resilience, including through modern AI technologies. He will report to Rajiv Kottomtharayil, Chief Product Officer, and spearhead ongoing product and AI innovation to help customers securely and responsibly navigate the ever-evolving threat landscape.
Quotes
“Organizations today are facing unprecedented levels of cyber threats and attacks and require innovative solutions that can help them stay ahead of bad actors and get the most value out of their data,” said Ahlawat. “I’m thrilled to join Commvault and help build the next generation of cyber resilience solutions that address customers’ most critical security challenges.”
“Pranay brings a wealth of industry expertise on how AI is evolving and revolutionizing business operations,” said Kottomtharayil. “Commvault is excited to leverage his industry knowledge to transform our approach to AI, building advanced solutions that enhance our Data Management and Cyber Recovery Platform.”
Conclusion
In a rapidly evolving threat landscape, Commvault’s appointment of Pranay Ahlawat as its first Chief Technology and AI Officer is a significant step forward in the company’s commitment to helping customers stay ahead of cyber threats. With Ahlawat’s expertise in AI, cloud, and infrastructure software, Commvault is poised to deliver innovative solutions that enhance its Data Management and Cyber Recovery Platform.
FAQs
Q: What is Commvault’s new Chief Technology and AI Officer’s background?
A: Pranay Ahlawat has a rich background in AI, cloud, and infrastructure software, business strategy, product development, and operations.
Q: What are Ahlawat’s key responsibilities at Commvault?
A: Ahlawat will oversee Commvault’s product vision and development lifecycle, focusing on helping customers advance cyber resilience, including through modern AI technologies.
Q: Who will Ahlawat report to at Commvault?
A: Ahlawat will report to Rajiv Kottomtharayil, Chief Product Officer.
Q: What is Commvault’s commitment to helping customers stay ahead of cyber threats?
A: Commvault is committed to helping customers stay ahead of cyber threats through innovative solutions that enhance its Data Management and Cyber Recovery Platform.
