Quest Software unveils new executives & USD $350m investment

Quest Software has appointed a new executive team to support its expansion priorities in AI readiness, cybersecurity, and platform modernisation.

Key executive hires

The company has announced the appointments of Ashish Joshi as President and Chief Financial Officer, Maureen Perrelli as Chief Channel Officer, and John Bertero as Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer. These leadership positions have been filled in response to increased demand for artificial intelligence, secure identity management, and updated data platforms in the enterprise sector.

Ashish Joshi will oversee Finance, Legal, and Compliance. Joshi previously served as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Redwood Software and has a background in scaling software-as-a-service enterprises.

Maureen Perrelli brings experience from her prior roles at Oracle, GE, Secureworks, NCR, and Brivo, and will now lead Quest Software's global channel strategy. She is responsible for developing the company's partner ecosystem to address the requirements of businesses seeking AI enablement.

John Bertero, who has a track record of managing high-performing sales teams, assumes responsibility for all global sales operations with a focus on customer-centric solutions.

Investment and strategy

These appointments follow a capital investment of USD $350 million intended to accelerate product development around embedded AI capabilities and readiness technologies. This investment supports Quest Software's plans to help enterprises unlock greater value from AI while strengthening its partner network, which focuses on strategic alliances across data, identity, and Microsoft environments, including Active Directory and Entra ID.

Tim Page, Chief Executive Officer of Quest Software, commented on the expanded leadership group, stating:

"I couldn't be more excited to work with such a high-powered executive team. This team is a competitive advantage and positions Quest to deliver what customers expect - faster decisions, clearer priorities, and market-leading solutions that work out of the box. That means stronger accountability, smarter execution, and a tighter connection between what we build and what our customers need."

According to the company, the shifting landscape in enterprise technology is increasing the importance of scalable platform modernisation and trusted providers who can partner with organisations to govern data, secure access, and expand operational capabilities as AI adoption rises.

Company direction

With the reported uplift in demand for secure and modernised IT infrastructure, Quest Software has indicated that its focus remains on operational excellence, customer value, and readiness to help businesses transition to AI-enabled environments.

Tim Page further stated:

"This is about execution, accountability, and delivering at scale. With the right team in place and a differentiated platform, we're ready to lead our customers into the future - faster, more securely, and with confidence."

Quest Software currently serves more than 45,000 companies worldwide, including over 90% of the Fortune 500, providing solutions related to data management, governance, cybersecurity, and platform modernisation.