WSO2 has announced that its Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Sanjiva Weerawarana, will step down from his role as CEO with effect from June, 2026.

The Board of Directors has initiated a search for a permanent CEO and has appointed WSO2’s Chief Revenue Officer, Devaka Randeniya, as Acting Chief Executive Officer to lead the company during the transition period.

“We are grateful to Sanjiva for his vision and leadership in building WSO2 into a globally recognized technology company,” said Jonas Persson, Chairman of the Board. “With a strong leadership team, a clear strategy, and growing demand for our platform, WSO2 is well-positioned to continue its momentum. The Board is focused on ensuring a smooth transition and identifying the right leader for the company’s next phase.”

“It has been an incredible journey building WSO2 over the past two decades,” said Weerawarana. “I am proud of what we’ve accomplished and confident in the team and strategy driving the company forward. WSO2’s role in enabling the next generation of AI-driven, agent-based digital experiences is only just beginning.”

WSO2 continues to see strong demand for its platform as enterprises seek to securely integrate, manage, and govern increasingly complex digital interactions, including emerging AI agents. The company remains focused on advancing its strategy to serve as the control plane for these interactions, helping organizations move faster while maintaining visibility, control, and sovereignty in how data, identities, and AI-driven processes are managed across environments.

Weerawarana will join WSO2 executives at WSO2Con North America 2026, its upcoming user conference in Austin, Texas next week, where the leadership team will present the company’s latest innovations and future direction. (Newswire)

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WSO2, the leader in digital transformation technology, was recently recognized as one of the highest-rated cloud-computing companies to work for in the sixth-ever list released by Battery Ventures, the globally, technology-focused investment firm, created with data provided by Glassdoor.

The list recognizes the top 25 private and top 25 public companies—all business-to-business (B2B) cloud-computing companies—where employees self-report the highest levels of satisfaction at work, according to feedback shared on Glassdoor, a provider of insights about jobs and companies. WSO2 ranks in the Top 5 companies among Cribl, Notion Labs, Ironclad, Experience.com. Glassdoor was a Battery portfolio company.

“Being recognized as one of the top 5 cloud-computing companies to work for in 2023 by Battery Ventures is a testament to the dedication and passion of our global team. At WSO2, we believe that fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity is at the heart of our success. It reaffirms our commitment to providing an exceptional workplace where our employees can thrive and continue to drive innovation in the technology space,” said Sanjiva Weerawarana, Founder and CEO of WSO2.

“The companies on this year’s Highest-Rated Cloud-Computing Companies to Work For list have managed to create and preserve stellar corporate cultures during a very tumultuous time in the technology markets—and also as traditional workplace norms, like working in the office, have dramatically shifted post-Covid,” said Neeraj Agrawal, a cloud-computing investor and Battery general partner. “Cultivating employee happiness and satisfaction is more challenging than ever, so we commend this year’s winners for their efforts.” 

“Company culture is pivotal for attracting elite talent and sustaining a competitive edge in the marketplace, and its significance becomes even more pronounced in challenging economic times. We hope that all companies featured on this list will take pride in this well-deserved recognition,” added Brandon Gleklen, a Battery principal.

To qualify for the 2023 list, a cloud company must have received at least 30 company reviews on Glassdoor between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023. The private-company report tracks independent, non-public cloud companies that, according to Battery research and data from research service Crunchbase, are based in the United States; have a B2B business model; are categorized as SaaS, software, cloud computing and/or enterprise software, according to Crunchbase; have more than 200 employees as of September 7, 2023, according to company data provided to LinkedIn; and have raised funding on or after July 1, 2019.

The full private and public company lists can be found here:

https://www.battery.com/blog/highest-rated-cloud-companies-2023 

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