Boston, MA – December 4, 2024 – Bigtincan® (ASX:BTH), the global leader in AI-powered revenue enablement automation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Akash Agarwal to its Board of Directors. Mr. Agarwal brings over 25 years of experience in enterprise software, with a proven track record of scaling businesses, driving innovation, and contributing to multibillion-dollar market successes.
“We are thrilled to welcome Akash to our board,” said David Keane, CEO and Co-Founder of Bigtincan. “His deep expertise in enterprise software, coupled with his entrepreneurial and corporate leadership experience, will be instrumental as we continue our mission to revolutionize customer engagement through AI and SaaS solutions. Akash’s strategic vision and operational insights will undoubtedly accelerate our growth in the U.S. and global markets.”
Mr. Agarwal’s career highlights include his tenure as Senior Vice President and General Manager at SAP, (NYSE:SAP) where he doubled the Enterprise Mobile & IoT business. He has held executive roles at leading software companies such as Oracle (ORCL) and Mercury Interactive (HPE), where he successfully steered product development and go-to-market strategies.
In addition to his corporate achievements, Mr. Agarwal is a seasoned entrepreneur, having founded two startups and contributed to five others. His extensive board and advisory experience include guiding companies like Braze (BRZE) and ValiCert (VLCT) to exceed $1 billion in revenue and achieve multibillion-dollar market capitalizations post-IPO.
Mr. Agarwal’s expertise spans AI, SaaS, Data Management, Customer Engagement, Infrastructure, and Security software. He has also worked closely with venture capital and private equity firms, advising on investments and mergers/acquisitions within the software sector.
Educated with an MBA from Harvard Business School and a B.S. in Computer Science (with honors) from the University of Kent, England, Mr. Agarwal’s career spans three continents, giving him a unique global perspective. Outside of work, he is passionate about mentoring and community involvement, including coaching Pickleball.
“Joining Bigtincan’s Board is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a company that’s transforming customer engagement through innovative AI technology,” said Mr. Agarwal. “I look forward to working with David and the leadership team to help drive the next phase of growth and innovation.”
With his unique blend of strategic vision, operational expertise, and governance experience, Mr. Agarwal’s appointment underscores Bigtincan’s commitment to scaling its impact in the enterprise software market.
About Bigtincan
Bigtincan is helping the world’s leading brands facilitate the buying experience of the future. Everything we offer is designed to be smart, flexible, and easily adapted to unique business processes with highly personalized experiences that people and brands love. We’re on a mission to help companies deliver branded buying experiences that are engaging, personalized, provide value and guide people to the best decisions with confidence. Innovative companies like Nike, AT&T, Prudential, Merck, Starwood Hotels, Winnebago and Clorox trust Bigtincan to enable customer-facing teams to intelligently prepare, engage, measure and continually improve the buying experience for their customers. For more information about Bigtincan (ASX: BTH), visit: www.bigtincan.com or follow @bigtincan on X.
Media Contact
Denise Iverson
Bigtincan
+1 (617) 981-7557
marketing@bigtincan.com