FRISCO, Texas — Redwood Software, a leader in full stack automation fabric solutions, has announced significant additions to its executive team, appointing Billy Newman as Chief Financial Officer, Jason Kehl as Senior Vice President of Engineering, and Sahil Shah as Senior Vice President of Global Alliances and Business Development. These strategic hires are set to bolster Redwood’s rapid scaling efforts and enhance customer success as demand for its SAP-endorsed solutions and flagship platform, RunMyJobs by Redwood, continues to rise.
The announcement comes as Redwood Software positions itself for long-term growth, aiming to deepen innovation within the enterprise automation sector. The new appointments reflect the company’s commitment to expanding its operational capabilities and maintaining its competitive edge in the market.
Leadership with Proven Track Records
Billy Newman: Steering Financial Strategy
Bringing over 25 years of experience in finance leadership, Billy Newman steps into the role of CFO. Previously, Newman was instrumental in Cvent’s growth, where he helped increase revenue from $150 million to nearly $1 billion. His tenure at Cvent included navigating multiple public and private transactions and leading the company through its $4.6 billion acquisition by Blackstone in 2023. At Redwood, Newman will oversee financial strategy and operations, supporting the company’s accelerated growth trajectory.
Jason Kehl: Engineering Innovation
Joining from Vectra AI, Jason Kehl has a decade of experience leading engineering and data science efforts in AI-based cybersecurity solutions. His previous roles include leading global engineering teams at Cisco and serving as Vice President of Engineering at Juniper Networks. At Redwood, Kehl will focus on developing scalable, next-generation automation products that integrate current systems with emerging AI technologies.
Sahil Shah: Expanding Global Partnerships
With over 20 years in strategic partnerships, Sahil Shah brings a wealth of experience from senior roles at SAP, Icertis, and Qualtrics. Shah’s expertise in shaping cloud and partner strategies will be pivotal as he leads global partnerships for ERP-driven transformations at Redwood. His role will involve working with Global System Integrators (GSIs), Independent Software Vendors (ISVs), and Value-Added Resellers (VARs).
“These hires are a testament to the caliber of talent Redwood is attracting as we build a category-defining, global enterprise automation company,” said Kevin Greene, Redwood Software CEO.
Strategic Moves and Market Positioning
The new leadership appointments follow a series of strategic initiatives by Redwood, including the launch of Redwood Insights, an AI-powered observability layer for workload automation, and an AI documentation assistant. These innovations underscore Redwood’s commitment to leading the future of enterprise automation.
Redwood’s recognition as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Service Orchestration and Automation Platforms (SOAP) further solidifies its position as a preferred automation partner for SAP-centric enterprises. The company is also the only Premium certified SAP Endorsed App for workload automation.
Looking Ahead: Growth and Innovation
Since its acquisition by Vista Equity Partners and Warburg Pincus, Redwood has aggressively expanded its capabilities, workforce, and market presence. These efforts underscore the company’s dedication to becoming a modern automation platform built for scale and resilience.
Redwood Software continues to lead in providing unparalleled automation solutions that empower businesses to orchestrate, manage, and monitor workflows with confidence. As the company scales, its focus remains on delivering world-class support and innovative solutions that redefine enterprise automation.
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