Commvault appoints Brian Lanigan CPO
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026
The appointment signals Commvault's continued investment in its partner ecosystem, which is central to its growth strategy. The move is likely to be viewed positively by investors as it strengthens the company's ability to scale its AI and cyber resilience offerings through channel partnerships.
Commvault, a leader in unified resilience at enterprise scale, announced the appointment of Brian Lanigan as Chief Partner Officer, effective July 6, 2026. Lanigan will report to Geoff Haydon, President of Customer and Field Operations, and will lead Commvault's Global Partner Organization, driving the company's worldwide partner strategy and expanding its ecosystem of hyperscalers, managed service providers, distributors, resellers, systems integrators, and strategic technology partners. Lanigan brings over two decades of experience in partner and channel leadership from SentinelOne, Lace, Splunk, and HP — Micro Focus. The appointment aligns with Commvault's growth strategy focusing on AI and cyber resilience, following a multi-year partnership with Microsoft and recognition as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Backup and Data Protection Platforms. Commvault reported fiscal 2026 revenue of approximately $1.1 billion, a 19% year-on-year increase.
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