DigiCert, a prominent global provider of digital trust solutions, has announced key additions to its executive leadership team with the appointments of Jugnu Bhatia as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Dave Packer as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).
Jugnu Bhatia’s Financial Expertise
Bringing a wealth of experience in corporate and operational finance across private and publicly traded companies, Bhatia joins DigiCert from Zscaler, Inc., where he served as Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Accounting Officer. During his tenure at Zscaler, he played a pivotal role in the company’s remarkable growth journey from a private entity to a NASDAQ-100 company. Bhatia’s extensive background includes nearly two decades of experience with renowned organizations such as Oracle and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, where he worked with industry leaders like Cisco, Agilent, and Sony.
Dave Packer’s Diverse Tech Background
With over three decades of experience in the technology industry, Dave Packer brings a versatile skill set to DigiCert. His leadership roles have spanned various domains including sales, field operations, alliances, professional services, customer success, and support. Packer’s expertise in ERP, security, and data management will be instrumental in driving DigiCert’s go-to-market expansion initiatives to seize opportunities in the burgeoning digital trust market. Prior to joining DigiCert, Packer held prominent positions at Matillion, Ping Identity, and E2open, all of which experienced successful IPOs under his leadership.
These strategic appointments underscore DigiCert’s commitment to strengthening its leadership team with seasoned professionals who bring a wealth of industry knowledge and leadership experience. With Bhatia and Packer at the helm of financial and revenue operations, DigiCert is well-positioned to navigate its next phase of growth and capitalize on emerging opportunities in the digital trust landscape.
“DigiCert just closed its largest quarterly bookings in the company history, and I am thrilled to have such exceptional leaders joining our executive team at an important stage in our growth,” said Amit Sinha, CEO of DigiCert. “Jugnu and Dave bring deep operational and leadership experience at scale. With our continued digital trust innovation and go-to-market execution, these leaders will play a critical role as we drive to $1 billion and beyond in annual recurring revenue.”
“At a time when data is currency and security is paramount, cultivating trust becomes the bedrock upon which relationships and innovation thrive, unlocking avenues for growth,” said Bhatia. “I am looking forward to realizing this massive opportunity as part of DigiCert‘s executive leadership team.”
“Digital trust is not just a foundation, it’s the cornerstone of a tremendous market opportunity that I see for DigiCert,” said Packer. “The need for digital trust is only going to keep growing as the tectonic shifts from quantum computing and GenAI continue to impact every part of work and life, and DigiCert is in the prime position to address these growing needs.”
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