Commvault Appoints Pranay Ahlawat as Chief Technology and AI Officer

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Commvault, a leading provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions, has appointed Pranay Ahlawat as its first Chief Technology and AI Officer (CTAIO). Reporting to Chief Product Officer Rajiv Kottomtharayil, Ahlawat will oversee Commvault's product vision and development lifecycle, focusing on advancing cyber resilience through modern AI technologies.

Ahlawat brings extensive experience in AI, cloud, and infrastructure software from his previous leadership roles at Boston Consulting Group (BCG). At BCG, he advised software and SaaS companies on cloud and infrastructure, led product innovation and engineering topics, and contributed to the firm's thinking on the impact of Gen AI on software development.

This appointment aims to enhance Commvault's ability to address critical security challenges faced by organizations in an era of unprecedented cyber threats and attacks.

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• Appointment of an experienced CTAIO with expertise in AI and cloud technologies
• Focus on enhancing cyber resilience solutions to address critical security challenges
• Potential for product innovation and development of next-generation solutions

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Ahlawat will spearhead ongoing product and AI innovation to help customers securely and responsibly navigate the ever-evolving threat landscape

TINTON FALLS, N.J., July 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Commvault, a leading provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, today announced Pranay Ahlawat as its first Chief Technology and AI Officer (CTAIO). Reporting to Rajiv Kottomtharayil, Chief Product Officer, Ahlawat will oversee Commvault's product vision and development lifecycle, focusing on helping customers advance cyber resilience, including through modern AI technologies.

Ahlawat brings to Commvault a rich background 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.

"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."

About Commvault
Commvault (NASDAQ: CVLT) is the gold standard in cyber resilience, helping more than 100,000 organizations keep data safe and businesses resilient and moving forward. Today, Commvault offers the only cyber resilience platform that combines the best data security and rapid recovery at enterprise scale across any workload, anywhere—at the lowest TCO.

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FAQ

Who is Commvault's new Chief Technology and AI Officer (CTAIO)?

Commvault has appointed Pranay Ahlawat as its first Chief Technology and AI Officer (CTAIO).

What is Pranay Ahlawat's background before joining Commvault (CVLT)?

Prior to joining Commvault, Pranay Ahlawat held leadership roles at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), advising software and SaaS companies on cloud and infrastructure. He also led product innovation and engineering topics at BCG.

What will be Pranay Ahlawat's main responsibilities at Commvault (CVLT)?

As CTAIO, Pranay Ahlawat will oversee Commvault's product vision and development lifecycle, focusing on helping customers advance cyber resilience through modern AI technologies.

How does Commvault (CVLT) plan to address cyber threats with this new appointment?

Commvault aims to leverage Pranay Ahlawat's industry knowledge to transform their approach to AI, building advanced solutions that enhance their Data Management and Cyber Recovery Platform to address critical security challenges.