PHILADELPHIA, PA — Qlik® has announced the appointment of Brian Hamel as Chief Revenue Officer, a move aligned with the company’s focus on driving enterprise adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for actionable insights. Hamel will lead Qlik’s global sales organization as businesses increasingly look to integrate AI into decision-making processes.
Hamel brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in enterprise technology from companies including IBM, Lenovo, Oracle, and Veritas, where he most recently spearheaded the transformation of global sales toward cloud and subscription models. Renowned for building high-performing teams and adapting go-to-market strategies to meet evolving market demands, Hamel’s expertise positions Qlik to capitalize on growing demand for scalable data and AI-driven platforms.
“Brian’s appointment marks a pivotal next step in Qlik’s growth story,” said Mike Capone, CEO of Qlik. “His experience scaling global go-to-market organizations and leading through major industry shifts makes him the right leader to help us capture the full opportunity in front of us. As enterprises race to turn data and AI into better decisions, Brian will play a critical role in expanding our customer impact and accelerating our global reach.”
Hamel expressed enthusiasm about joining Qlik at a key moment for the company and the industry. “I’m thrilled to join Qlik at this defining time,” he said. “Enterprises are under real pressure to move faster and make smarter decisions with their data—and Qlik has the platform and momentum to help them do it. My focus from day one will be listening to our teams, engaging with customers and partners, and building on the strong foundation already in place. I believe great outcomes come from aligned teams who believe in the mission—and Qlik has that.”
This appointment follows a record-setting year for Qlik, which saw significant growth in SaaS annual recurring revenue and the debut of key AI innovations, including Qlik Open Lakehouse and its agentic AI experience. These developments reinforce Qlik’s leadership in delivering scalable, cost-effective AI solutions that meet enterprise needs.
Hamel will focus on advancing Qlik’s market execution, deepening partnerships, and broadening its customer reach. With enterprises rapidly transitioning from AI experimentation to leveraging AI for real-world business impact, Qlik believes Hamel’s leadership will accelerate its mission to empower global brands with data integration, analytics, and AI-driven decisions.
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