Movers and Shakers January 2025

Here we share news from Sprinklr, 8×8, NICE and Centrical

Joy Corso Joins Sprinklr as Chief Administrative Officer

Sprinklr has announced the appointment of Joy Corso as Chief Administrative Officer, effective immediately.

Reporting to President and CEO Rory Read, Corso will succeed Diana Adams and will oversee the Marketing and Culture & Talent teams.

Corso brings over 25 years of global experience, having previously served as Chief Marketing Officer at Vonage and holding leadership roles at companies like Virtustream (Dell Technologies), and Raytheon.

Rory Read, President and CEO, Sprinklr, said, “We are thrilled to welcome Joy to the Sprinklr team. Her experience in the enterprise space, strong leadership, and proven track record driving business and culture transformation will be a valuable addition to our Executive Leadership Team.”

Joy Corso said, “I am truly delighted to be joining Sprinklr, particularly at such a pivotal point in its evolution. I’m excited to work with the Executive Leadership Team and our talented Sprinklr teammates across the globe to help innovate and scale to bring even more value to our customers all over the world.”

8×8 Welcomes Joel Neeb to Lead Transformation and Innovation

8×8 has appointed Joel Neeb as its new Chief Transformation and Business Operations Officer, reporting directly to CEO Samuel Wilson.

Neeb brings extensive experience from his previous role as Vice President of Execution and Transformation at VMware and CEO of Afterburner.

Samuel Wilson, Chief Executive Officer at 8×8, said, “Joel has a remarkable career leading high-performance teams through strategic and cultural transformations, creating operational excellence and driving growth.

“We are excited to add his unique blend of strategic vision and hands-on execution to our leadership team as we enter the next phase of our growth.”

Joel Neeb said, “I’m thrilled to join the team as we lead this revolution in business communications and customer experience.”

NICE Appoints Scott Russell as New CEO

NICE announced the appointment of Scott Russell as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2025.

He will succeed Barak Eilam, who retired at the end of 2024 after more than a decade as CEO and 25 years with the company.

Scott Russell brings over 25 years of experience in the enterprise software industry, including a 14-year tenure at SAP. Russell will be based in NICE’s Hoboken, NJ, office.

David Kostman, Chairman of the Board of Directors, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Scott as the new CEO of NICE. I am confident that Scott’s background, personality, energy, and drive will take NICE to new heights as we continue to execute on our platform strategy leveraging cloud, digital and AI.”

Scott Russell shared: “I am honoured to take on the role of CEO at such an exciting time for NICE. I look forward to working with the talented team at NICE to continue to build on the heritage and success NICE has had over the last decade and lead the company into its next phase of growth.”

Centrical Appoints Brad Tompkins as New CRO

Centrical has appointed Brad Tompkins as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).

Brad Tompkins, CRO of Centrical, said, “I look forward to collaborating with our talented team to take the company to the next growth stage, accelerate our penetration of new markets, and empower enterprises globally with Centrical’s groundbreaking solutions.”

Tompkins brings extensive experience in enterprise sales, go-to-market strategies, and strategic growth, particularly in technology and cloud sectors.

Gal Rimon, Founder and CEO of Centrical, said, “We are thrilled to welcome Brad to our leadership team. Brad’s unwavering focus on delivering exceptional value to our customers – both new and long-standing – and his commitment to fostering strong partnerships are exactly what we need to deepen customer loyalty and strengthen our partner ecosystem.”

Author: Rachael Trickey
Reviewed by: Jo Robinson