Commvault Names Company Veteran Alan Atkinson Chief Business Development Officer and Welcomes Michelle Graff as Senior Vice President of Global Partners and Channel

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Commvault (NASDAQ:CVLT) has announced key leadership changes in its partner ecosystem organization. Alan Atkinson has been appointed as the company's first Chief Business Development Officer, transitioning to focus on building strategic technology partnerships and co-development initiatives. Additionally, Michelle Graff joins as Senior Vice President of Global Partners and Channel, bringing over 25 years of partner experience from companies like Securiti.ai, HashiCorp, Pure Storage, and Palo Alto Networks.

Graff will lead Commvault's global partner strategy and ecosystem, while Atkinson will concentrate on extending the company's capabilities and creating new co-development opportunities within the Business Development organization led by Chief Trust Officer Danielle Sheer.

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• Strategic restructuring of partner ecosystem leadership with experienced executives
• Expansion of business development focus with new dedicated C-level position
• Addition of Michelle Graff brings 25+ years of relevant industry experience

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Atkinson and Graff to create opportunities for development, co-innovation, and growth within Commvault's partner ecosystem

TINTON FALLS, N.J., July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Commvault, a leading provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, today announced Alan Atkinson has become the company's first Chief Business Development Officer. In this new role, he will build strategic next-gen technology and security partnerships, drive co-development initiatives, and create new go-to-market opportunities for Commvault and its partners, all within the Business Development organization led by Chief Trust Officer Danielle Sheer.

With this transition, Commvault has recruited a new dynamic partner leader, Michelle Graff, as Senior Vice President of Global Partners and Channel. In her role, Graff will lead Commvault's global partner strategy and ecosystem, overseeing partner sales, resellers and alliances, and the vision and execution of the company's partner programs. She will focus on advancing growth and co-innovation with partners and delivering differentiated cloud and AI-forward solutions to customers.

Graff brings more than 25 years of deep partner experience to Commvault. Prior to Commvault, she served as Vice President of Global Channel Sales and Alliances at Securiti.ai, where she was instrumental in creating and scaling the company's indirect revenue engine. Prior to that, Graff held leadership roles at various security, technology, and storage companies, including HashiCorp, Pure Storage, and Palo Alto Networks.

"As more companies move to the cloud, embrace AI strategies, and adopt industry-leading cyber resilience solutions, Commvault and our partners are more relevant than ever," said Graff. "I'm excited to collaborate with our partners to deliver even more value to enterprises globally, accelerate customer acquisition, and create opportunities for business growth."

"Cyber resilience is a shared challenge, and no single vendor can solve it alone," said Atkinson. "With Michelle leading our global partner organization, my new role will focus on extending Commvault's capabilities across a broader partner ecosystem. I'll also focus on creating new co-development opportunities that deliver exceptional value to customers and partners alike."

"With Alan and Michelle in these pivotal roles, we can boost partner success, extend our reach, and delight customers with co-developed solutions that keep enterprises resilient," said Gary Merrill, Commvault's Chief Commercial Officer.

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 the new Chief Business Development Officer at Commvault (CVLT)?

Alan Atkinson has been appointed as Commvault's first Chief Business Development Officer, focusing on building strategic next-gen technology and security partnerships.

Who is Michelle Graff and what is her role at Commvault (CVLT)?

Michelle Graff joins Commvault as Senior Vice President of Global Partners and Channel, leading the company's global partner strategy and ecosystem. She brings over 25 years of partner experience from companies like Securiti.ai, HashiCorp, and Pure Storage.

What will be Alan Atkinson's responsibilities at Commvault (CVLT)?

As Chief Business Development Officer, Atkinson will build strategic next-gen technology and security partnerships, drive co-development initiatives, and create new go-to-market opportunities for Commvault and its partners.

What is Michelle Graff's background before joining Commvault (CVLT)?

Prior to Commvault, Graff served as Vice President of Global Channel Sales and Alliances at Securiti.ai and held leadership roles at HashiCorp, Pure Storage, and Palo Alto Networks.

What are the main objectives of Commvault's leadership changes?

The leadership changes aim to boost partner success, extend market reach, and deliver co-developed solutions that enhance enterprise resilience through improved partner ecosystem management and strategic partnerships.