The hyper-growth data company welcomes new CEO with significant experience building and scaling SaaS businesses to deliver the future of go-to-market Technology Intelligence

HG Insights, a leading provider of data-driven insights to 75% of tech companies in the Fortune 100, has announced the appointment of Rohini Kasturi as its new Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors. This leadership change aims to propel the company's next phase of growth and innovation.

Key Highlights

1. Leadership Announcement

   • Rohini Kasturi has been named CEO of HG Insights.
   • He joins the Board of Directors, bringing over 25 years of experience in technology leadership.

2. Endorsements and Expectations

   • Jeff Parks, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Riverwood Capital, praises Kasturi’s vision and expertise.
   • The Board and Riverwood Capital commend Elizabeth Cholawsky for her leadership.

3. Achievements Under Elizabeth Cholawsky

   • Led HG Insights to become a market leader in Technology Intelligence.
   • Positioned the company for continued success in global markets.

Statements from Key Individuals

• Jeff Parks, Riverwood Capital: "Rohini is a proven technology leader with significant experience. His expertise and vision will be especially beneficial when combined with HG Insights’ seasoned executive team."

• Ramesh Venugopal, Riverwood Capital: "We thank Elizabeth Cholawsky for her incredible service. Under her guidance, HG Insights has become a market leader."

• Rohini Kasturi, Incoming CEO: "I am honored to join HG Insights to accelerate our product excellence and customer success, delivering innovative, AI-powered go-to-market solutions."

Rohini Kasturi’s Background

1. Previous Roles

   • EVP and Chief Product Officer at SolarWinds.
   • Chief Product and Development Officer at Pulse Secure.
   • VP/GM of Cloud and Data Management at Veritas Technologies.
   • Founder and CEO of Avni.io.

2. Achievements

   • Transformed SolarWinds’ product portfolio into a successful subscription platform.
   • Innovated Zero-Trust Security Portfolio at Pulse Secure, contributing to its acquisition by Ivanti.
   • Led strategic growth and development initiatives across various organizations.

3. Educational Background

   • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering.
   • Executive programs at Harvard Business School and Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Strategic Vision and Future Plans

• Product and Customer Success Focus
  • Rohini Kasturi emphasizes product excellence and customer success.
  • Plans to leverage data-driven insights for sales, marketing, customer success, and product innovation.
• Industry Recognition
  • HG Insights earned a Leader position on G2’s Grid® for Sales and Marketing Account Intelligence.
  • Received 23 G2 badges in the past year, including “Users Love Us” and “Easiest Setup.”

The appointment of Rohini Kasturi marks a significant milestone for HG Insights. With his extensive experience and proven track record, the company is well-positioned to continue its trajectory of growth and innovation in the technology intelligence sector. The transition underscores HG Insights’ commitment to leveraging top-tier leadership to drive forward its mission of providing unparalleled data-driven insights to its clients.