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Grammarly Appoints Mark Schaaf as CTO and Navam Welihinda as CFO
Slice of Technology Team
September 26, 2024
Key Highlights:
Mark Schaaf appointed as Grammarly's Chief Technology Officer
Navam Welihinda joins as Chief Financial Officer
Schaaf to lead global engineering, enhancing AI-powered features
Welihinda to guide finance and corporate development, leveraging IPO experience
Grammarly continues to support over 30 million users and 70,000 teams globally
Source: Business Wire
Notable Quotes:
“In welcoming Mark to our team, we are not only gaining a Chief Technology Officer with an outstanding track record but also an industry veteran with a demonstrated appetite for leading innovative teams and navigating transformative periods of growth."
“I’ve been a longtime Grammarly user, and I’ve seen firsthand the impact Grammarly has had on my productivity and the productivity of those around me.”
“I was drawn to Grammarly’s tremendous market opportunity. With more than 30 million people and 70,000 teams relying on us for productivity, there’s an immense opportunity to expand and impact far more individuals and organizations.”
Our Take:
The addition of Mark Schaaf and Navam Welihinda to Grammarly's leadership team signifies the company's commitment to further innovation and growth. Schaaf’s proven ability to scale technology infrastructures, as seen at Instacart, aligns well with Grammarly’s focus on customer-centric, AI-driven product development. Meanwhile, Welihinda’s expertise in leading tech companies through IPOs positions Grammarly for sustained financial growth. With over 30 million users and 70,000 teams globally, Grammarly’s leadership investments reinforce its role as a leader in AI-powered productivity solutions.
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