Building on a milestone year for the company, Rubrik today announced the appointment of Kavitha Mariappan as its Chief Transformation Officer (CTxO). This newly created role is aimed at deepening executive engagement and accelerating cyber resilience outcomes for global enterprises and public sector organizations.
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A veteran go-to-market executive and respected thought leader, Mariappan brings a wealth of experience across enterprise software and cybersecurity, with past executive and leadership roles at industry powerhouses such as Zscaler, Databricks, and Cisco. Most recently, she served as Executive Vice President of Customer Experience and Transformation at Zscaler, where she built and scaled the company’s CXO and Transformation Practice. Her efforts were instrumental in helping the company scale 10X in ARR growth, while shaping industry thought leadership around Zero Trust Security and IT modernization.
“Cyber resilience is no longer just a technical requirement—it’s a top priority for the C-suite and the board, directly shaping business strategy,” said Bipul Sinha, CEO and Co-founder of Rubrik. “Kavitha has earned the trust of top global companies by helping them stay ahead of evolving threats. She brings the same passion and precision we value at Rubrik—relentlessly focused on delivering customer value and protecting what matters most: data and business continuity.”
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As Chief Transformation Officer, Mariappan aims to work closely with Rubrik’s customers, prospects, and go-to-market teams to deepen executive engagement, accelerate market adoption, and lead large-scale customer transformations. She will play a key role in further strengthening Rubrik’s position as a trusted partner while amplifying its leadership in cyber resilience, regulatory compliance, and industry best practices.
“With today’s escalating threats and explosive data growth, cyber resilience isn’t optional—it’s a core business imperative, anchored in the convergence of security, data, and AI,” said Kavitha Mariappan. “Organizations need more than protection—they demand business continuity, actionable insights, and sustainable growth. I’m joining Rubrik at this pivotal moment to help the world’s most essential institutions stay secure, protect their data, and turn resilience into a competitive advantage.”
Mariappan joins Rubrik’s Executive Leadership Team following the appointment of Nicole Perlroth-bestselling cybersecurity author and former lead cybersecurity reporter at The New York Times –as Chief Cyber Raconteur.
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