Spotlight: CXO movement this week (March 1 - March 7)

The week of March 1-7 could see only a handful of CXO movements in the industry, with firms like Commvault’s new Chief Information Officer (CIO), Rubrik’s field chief technology officer (CTO) and cybersecurity firm Proofpoint’s new country manager. Here’s a roundup:

Ha Hoang joins Commvault as CIO

Commvault has appointed Ha Hoang as its new CIO. With over 25 years of experience in enterprise technology transformation, she brings expertise in cloud strategy, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) optimisation, and global infrastructure operations. In her new role, she will lead initiatives in cloud, security, and artificial intelligence (AI) while working closely with Commvault’s engineering and product teams to enhance innovation. Hoang will also engage with customers to demonstrate how the company’s technology can strengthen resilience and drive business value. (Read more)

Rubrik names Sathish Murthy as Field CTO for APJ

Cybersecurity firm Rubrik has appointed Sathish Murthy as the Field CTO for the Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ) region. He will be responsible for advancing the company’s cyber resilience strategy, developing a cyber recovery framework, and establishing recovery time objectives (RTO). Murthy brings 25 years of experience in data protection, security, storage, cloud, and AI, having advised enterprises across Asia on modernising their cybersecurity approaches. (Read more)

Proofpoint appoints Bikramdeep Singh as India Country Manager

Cybersecurity and compliance firm Proofpoint has named Bikramdeep Singh as its India Country Manager. In this role, he will oversee business strategy, operations, and customer expansion efforts in India. Singh has a strong background in cybersecurity and IT, having held leadership roles at Imperva, Palo Alto Networks, and RSA. His previous experience includes positions at Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Wipro, where he managed sales and account development. (Read also)

Progress Introduces Chief AI Officer Role

Software company Progress has appointed Ed Keisling as its Chief AI Officer (CAIO), a newly established position aimed at strengthening the company’s AI strategy. Reporting to CEO Yogesh Gupta, Keisling will focus on integrating AI capabilities into Progress’s product portfolio. Previously, he was the Senior Vice President of Engineering for Infrastructure Management at the company, contributing to operational improvements and innovation. His experience includes leadership roles at Vecna Technologies and a 17-year tenure at Pegasystems, where he specialised in system architecture, cloud computing, and infrastructure management. Beyond his corporate responsibilities, Keisling actively mentors professionals in engineering development programs.