--- title: "Introducing New Acronis CEO: Prakash Panjwani" description: We are pleased to announce the appointment of our new Chief Executive Officer, Prakash Panjwani. A veteran cybersecurity CEO, Panjwani previously served as CEO of WatchGuard Technologies and SafeNet. canonical_url: https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/introducing-new-acronis-ceo-prakash-panjwani/ locale: en last_updated: 2026-10-27 --- [Acronis Blog](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/) # Introducing New Acronis CEO: Prakash Panjwani We are pleased to announce the appointment of our new Chief Executive Officer, Prakash Panjwani. A veteran cybersecurity CEO, Panjwani previously served as CEO of WatchGuard Technologies and SafeNet. [![Image 2: Acronis Editorial Team](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/d85707ae91461544212d39836dc32b42.png)](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/acronis/ "Acronis Editorial Team") [Acronis Editorial Team](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/acronis/) 2 min read Last updated 15 October 2026 ![Image 3: Introducing New Acronis CEO: Prakash Panjwani](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/30cb571f6f1aaa131733e5727a4a250c.png) Other languages available:[日本語](https://www.acronis.com/ja/blog/posts/introducing-new-acronis-ceo-prakash-panjwani/) We are excited to announce the appointment of our new Chief Executive Officer, Prakash Panjwani. Prakash’s longstanding history of success includes a decade leading WatchGuard, a leading MSP security platform, acquired by Vector Capital in 2022. He guided the company’s evolution from a firewall-focused business into a broader cybersecurity platform, built with AI-powered endpoint detection and response (EDR), extended detection and response (XDR), and managed detection and response (MDR). Prior to joining WatchGuard, Prakash was CEO at SafeNet, one of the largest information security companies in the world. In his 12-year career at SafeNet, Panjwani led the strategic acquisition of 12 companies, including Aladdin Knowledge Systems and Cryptocard. Prakash’s focus on uniting cybersecurity, data protection, infrastructure management and service automation into one natively integrated platform will play a significant role in Acronis’ continued commitment to partners and accelerating performance. In his own words: _“Acronis has built a unique AI-native cyber platform with an MSP-focused approach that is highly scalable, with exciting recent launches including Acronis MDR, designed for MSPs to deliver unmatched business resilience. I am excited to join this team to build upon that foundation, accelerate innovation and deliver even greater value to our partners,”_ said Prakash Panjwani, CEO of Acronis._“In a highly dynamic market that is fueling the need for enhanced cybersecurity, MSPs have an excellent opportunity to adopt platforms that are built from the ground up for cyber protection, with AI-based automation to simplify operations and reduce the cost of delivering the best solution to their end users. Acronis not only has that platform in place, but also a clear opportunity to continue to build on it.”_ Prakash succeeds Jan-Jaap “JJ” Jager, who will remain an Acronis shareholder. We would like to thank Jan-Jaap his leadership as CEO and many years of leadership within the Acronis Sales organization. _“I want to thank Jan-Jaap for advancing the product platform with AI-based innovations, driving partner growth, and positioning the company for future success,”_ said Warren Adelman, Chairperson of the Acronis Board of Directors. _“As we move forward with Prakash, we have an experienced executive to build on the momentum and lead the company through the next phase of growth. Prakash brings deep cybersecurity expertise and a proven track record in scaling global security platforms. His product and go-to-market expertise, knowledge and experience in the MSP market, and proven ability to drive organic growth and M&A activity make him the right leader at the right time for Acronis.”_ Jager will remain an Acronis shareholder and advisor. Welcome, Prakash! [Cyber protection](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/tags/cyber-protection/) ## Written by ![Image 4: Acronis Editorial Team](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/d85707ae91461544212d39836dc32b42.png) Acronis Editorial Team Acronis is a global cyber protection company that provides natively integrated cybersecurity, data protection, and endpoint management for managed service providers (MSPs), small and medium businesses (SMBs), and enterprise IT departments. [Previous post](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-expands-mdr-toward-broader-workspace-protection/) [Acronis expands MDR toward broader workspace protection](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-expands-mdr-toward-broader-workspace-protection/) [Next post](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/10-new-acronis-integrations-helping-msp-workflows-run-better/) [10 new Acronis integrations helping MSP workflows run better](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/10-new-acronis-integrations-helping-msp-workflows-run-better/) About Acronis Acronis is a leader in AI-native cyber protection, unifying data protection, cybersecurity, IT operations and hybrid infrastructure to deliver business continuity, security and compliance with less cost and complexity. More than 21,000 service providers trust Acronis to protect over 750,000 businesses in 150 countries. Acronis is headquartered in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. [Add as a preferred source on Google](https://google.com/preferences/source?q=acronis.com) ## Related stories Want to learn more? Read the latest stories featuring this solution on our blog. [Acronis Blog](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/) ![Image 5: Atlanta's $17M Ransomware Attack: What Could Have Stopped It](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-card/ab12c4954b192f89d5da58a4d6dfa6d8.png) [Atlanta's $17M Ransomware Attack: What Could Have Stopped It](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/ransomware-attack-cost-atlanta-over-10m-would-have-been-stopped-acronis-active-protection/) The Atlanta SamSam ransomware attack cost $17 million. See what happened, what the DOJ found, and how anti-ransomware detection changes the outcome. **July 29, 2026**5 min read ![Image 6: Managed IT services for health care: What MSPs need to deliver in 2026](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-card/d7d47248b5ee57e298ba7d8191419c5c.png) [Managed IT services for health care: What MSPs need to deliver in 2026](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/managed-it-services-healthcare-msps/) Deliver HIPAA-compliant managed IT services for health care clients. Acronis Cyber Platform unifies backup, EDR, and RMM in one agent. Start a free trial. **July 14, 2026**8 min read ![Image 7: NIS2 compliance for health care MSPs: what you need to know and do](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-card/39c25a0ecac125e912f364c49b11f2b7.png) [NIS2 compliance for health care MSPs: what you need to know and do](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/nis2-compliance-for-health-care-msps-what-you-need-to-know-and-do/) Healthcare is essential under NIS2. See MSP obligations: 24-hour reporting, supply chain controls and management liability. Read the full guide. **July 12, 2026**13 min read