Sage appoints chief product and strategy officers

Accounting and business software company Sage has appointed Krish Vitaldevara as chief product officer and Anand Swaminathan as chief strategy officer.

Both will join Sage’s executive leadership team this summer and will be based at the company’s San Jose office in California.

Krish will lead Sage’s global product and platform strategy, focusing on the development of AI-driven solutions across its accounting, payroll and HR technology platforms.

Meanwhile, Anand will oversee corporate strategy and long-term growth priorities, supporting the delivery of Sage’s wider business strategy.

Krish said: “I’m excited to be joining Sage at such an important moment for the business. 

“Sage has a unique purpose, a strong customer focus and culture, and a compelling opportunity to lead in intelligent, trusted solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. 

“I’m looking forward to working with the team to continue evolving the product portfolio and delivering meaningful impact for customers.” 

Anand added: “Sage has a clear strategy and a powerful position in the market. 

“I’m thrilled to join the business and to help shape the next phase of growth, building on Sage’s strengths and ensuring we continue to create long-term value for customers, colleagues and shareholders.” 

Steve Hare, chief executive of Sage, added: “Krish and Anand are proven leaders with deep experience building and scaling world-class products and businesses. 

“Their appointments reflect our continued investment in innovation and growth, and I’m excited about the impact they’ll have for our customers, colleagues and partners.” 

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