Our Pentaho leadership team is composed of visionary experts dedicated to driving innovation in data integration, analytics, and business intelligence. With a strong commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions, our leaders guide the company in empowering businesses to unlock the full potential of their data.
President of Pentaho
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Maggie Laird is the President of Pentaho. She is responsible for designing and executing the organization’s strategy, setting product direction, driving employee culture, and delivering software growth and profitability. Under Maggie’s leadership, Pentaho has been positioned to lead the data intelligence and integration market by enabling companies to become data-fit in the Age of AI.
Prior to becoming President of Pentaho, Maggie served as Hitachi Vantara’s SVP of Corporate Sustainability and Business Transformation, and VP of Global Business Operations and Transformation. Maggie is former Managing Director at Deloitte, and current Board Director of OmniCable.
Maggie holds a Masters of Business Administration degree from Duke University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from DePauw University.
Global Head of Sales
Jason Allaway is the Head of Global Sales for Pentaho. He is responsible for driving global revenue and go-to-market strategy.
Jason began his career as a Data Engineer, where he developed a strong foundation in data management and analytics. This early experience allowed him to gain valuable insights into the technical aspects of data engineering, which he later leveraged in his leadership roles. Jason brings 20 years of software and IT sales leadership to Pentaho, including renowned global leadership in Software Asset Management and expertise in cloud computing, business intelligence, and consulting.
Jason has held sales and strategy leadership roles at Hitachi Vantara, Oracle, and TrueCue.
Head of Engineering
Jeff Gierlach is the Head of Engineering for Pentaho. He is responsible for building and delivering Pentaho data integration, data acquisition, and data transformation solutions. Under Jeff’s leadership, Pentaho has expanded its capabilities to support big data and cloud environments, empowering organizations to create innovative data solutions.
Prior to joining Pentaho, Jeff served as Vice President of Engineering Infrastructure and Operations for Hitachi Vantara, was CTO of IPD Solutions, and Vice President of Engineering at Viewlocity Technologies based in Stockholm, Sweden.
Jeff holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Eastern Michigan University.
Head of Strategy, Transformation & Revenue Operations
Yusef Khan is the Head of Strategy, Transformation & Revenue Operations at Pentaho. He leads the company’s strategic direction and business transformation efforts, ensuring Pentaho remains a leader in software innovation and global operations.
Before Pentaho, Yusef served at Hitachi Vantara as Head of Corporate Strategy & Transformation. He also led Customer Success and Strategic Partnerships at AI-driven startup Io-Tahoe, which was later acquired by Hitachi. His career spans global digital transformation and operational leadership roles.
Yusef holds a Political Science Degree from the University of Durham and started his career at Procter & Gamble.