Pegasystems Inc. a leader in enterprise AI decisioning and workflow automation, has appointed Frank Guerrera as its new Chief Cloud Officer. This role is dedicated to accelerating the adoption of Pega Cloud™ and supporting clients in navigating the rapidly evolving digital landscape. Guerrera’s appointment reflects Pega’s commitment to delivering exceptional value through its cloud solutions.

1. Strategic Appointment of Frank Guerrera:

• New Role: Guerrera transitions from Chief Technical Systems Officer to Chief Cloud Officer.
• Focus: Accelerating Pega Cloud adoption and managing cloud migration efforts.

2. Growing Demand for Cloud Services:

• Market Forecast: IDC predicts global public cloud spending will reach $805 billion in 2024 and double by 2028.
• Technological Trends: Increasing demand for cloud services driven by the need for generative AI and other innovations.

3. Benefits of Pega Cloud:

• Enhanced Application Deployment: Accelerates the deployment and performance optimization of Pega applications.
• Scalability and Efficiency: Offers scalable infrastructure, efficient resource use, and offloads maintenance tasks.
• Security and Disaster Recovery: Ensures stringent security, predictive monitoring, automated backups, and redundancy measures.

4. Guerrera’s Expertise and Responsibilities:

• Experience: Overseeing cloud business development, migration efforts, and transition from legacy systems.
• Background: Proven track record with leadership roles in HP, Salesforce, Nuance, and other major organizations.

5. Pega Cloud’s Role and Capabilities:

• Mission-Critical Solutions: Powers large organizations with AI-powered decisioning and workflow automation.
• Client Benefits: Maximizes value, simplifies service, and boosts efficiency.

Quotes & Commentary:

Ken Stillwell, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Pega: “By appointing a dedicated leader with deep cloud expertise, we are positioned to better address our clients' evolving needs and expedite Pega Cloud adoption. This new role is crucial for maintaining our edge in cloud technology and driving significant growth.”

Frank Guerrera, Chief Cloud Officer at Pega: “I am excited to drive Pega Cloud’s adoption and support our clients’ innovation journeys. This role is pivotal in enhancing our cloud business transformation and reinforcing our position as a leading provider of advanced cloud solutions.”

Frank Guerrera’s appointment as Chief Cloud Officer is a strategic move by Pega to bolster its cloud offerings and meet growing market demands. With a focus on accelerating cloud adoption and leveraging Pega Cloud’s robust capabilities, Pega aims to deliver enhanced value and innovation to its clients.