The Software Report is pleased to announce The Top 50 Software CEOs of 2024.
NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Software Report is pleased to announce The Top 50 Software CEOs of 2024. The CEOs on this year's list represent some of the most influential companies in the software industry, spanning from rapidly growing startups to established global leaders. These executives oversee a diverse range of software solutions, including AI-powered platforms, data infrastructure, enterprise SaaS, and cybersecurity technologies. What unites them is their exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to driving innovation, ensuring their companies stay at the forefront of the ever-evolving tech landscape.
These leaders do more than manage their companies—they are inspiring their teams, shaping industry trends, and building the next generation of software solutions. Their ability to navigate change, push technological boundaries, and foster a culture of collaboration and resilience has allowed their companies to not only thrive in today's competitive market but also to lead in the industries they serve. Through their strategic vision and advanced thinking, these CEOs are setting the stage for the next wave of software excellence.
Among this year's honorees is Reggie Aggarwal, who founded Cvent and has led it to become a market leader in event management software, with more than 22,000 customers worldwide and a reputation for connecting organizations and simplifying event planning. Mike Ettling, CEO of Unit4, has played a pivotal role in transforming the company into a leading cloud-based enterprise software company, driving innovation in the HR, finance, and ERP solutions. Finally, Craig "Tooey" Courtemanche has grown Procore from its founding into a global provider of construction management software, connecting more than 2 million users across over 150 countries and revolutionizing the way the construction industry collaborates, plans, and executes projects.
This year's awardees were selected through a methodical nomination process and careful consideration of each candidate's career record and industry contributions. Please join us in celebrating The Top 50 Software CEOs of 2024.
This year's awardees include Reggie Aggarwal (Cvent), Mike Ettling (Unit4), Tooey Courtemanche (Procore Technologies), Merete Hverven (Visma), Adam Elster (Majesco), David Felsenthal (EAB), Alexander Atzberger (Optimizely), Nick Mehta (Gainsight), Dan Rodrigues (Tebra), Kevin Kemmerer (WorkWave), Ulf Persson (ABBYY), Katherine Kostereva (Creatio), Piotr Ciski (Symfonia Group), Max Liu (PingCAP), Balaji Sreenivasan (Aurigo), Justin Borgman (Starburst), Matt Britton (Suzy), Diaz Nesamoney (Jivox), Daniel de Sousa (Rillion), Dave Gray (Arcoro), Andrei Danescu (Dexory), Mathias Biilmann (Netlify), Gaurav Saran (ReverseLogix), Marili Hooft-Bolle (Trengo), Brant Hwang (QueryPie), Paige Schaffer (Iris Powered by Generali), Alexandre Wentzo (iGrafx), Stephen Baker (ActiveState), Marty Sprinzen (Vantiq) Steven Aberle (Rohirrim), and Rahul Ponnala (Granica), among other notable industry leaders. To view the full list, visit https://www.thesoftwarereport.com/.
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