Veeam Software, the global leader in Data Resilience announces the appointment of Niraj Tolia as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). He joined Veeam after the acquisition of Alcion, an AI-driven, security-first data management startup he co-founded with Vaibhav Kamra. Together with the Alcion team, the duo brings an impressive blend of technical expertise and a strong alignment with Veeam’s culture and strategic vision.

In the new role, he will lead the product strategy and engineering for Veeam Data Cloud (VDC), an innovative extension of Veeam’s market-leading data resilience solutions. Collaborating with Anton Gostev, Veeam’s Chief Product Officer, Tolia aims to ensure that customers continue to benefit from cutting-edge advancements in data resilience. The integration of Alcion’s team into Veeam is immediate.

“Niraj is one of those visionary leaders who not only sees the future of the market but also can bring that future to life for our customers,” said Anand Eswaran, CEO at Veeam. “His success with Kasten, which became the #1 Kubernetes data resilience solution after its acquisition by Veeam in 2020, speaks volumes. Combining his proven track record with the rapid growth of Veeam Data Cloud – the fastest-growing product in Veeam’s history – positions us to redefine the data resilience landscape once again.”

“Everything starts with the customer,” said Niraj Tolia. “In our digital world, protecting data and ensuring its resilience against threats and outages is more critical than ever. Combining Alcion’s AI and security capabilities with the robust power of Veeam Data Cloud gives us an extraordinary opportunity to enhance our solutions and reinforce Veeam’s leadership in Data Resilience.”

Tolia’s prior success with Kasten and Alcion, alongside Kamra, highlights their expertise in cloud-native data management. Their shared understanding of Veeam’s strategic goals will be crucial in propelling future innovation.

A seasoned entrepreneur, Tolia previously founded Kasten and led Veeam’s Kasten for Kubernetes division. Prior to Kasten, he spearheaded product development at Maginatics, a startup acquired by Dell EMC’s Data Protection Group.