Walid Abu-Hadba Takes Charge as CEO of Precisely to Drive Innovation

BURLINGTON, Mass., April 2, 2026 — In a pivotal move for the data integrity sector, Precisely has named Walid Abu-Hadba as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. This appointment marks a significant transition for the company as it seeks to accelerate growth and enhance its offerings in Agentic AI, a technology increasingly central to its strategy. Mr. Abu-Hadba brings a wealth of experience from a distinguished career spanning over three decades in the software industry.

Prior to joining Precisely, Mr. Abu-Hadba held several prestigious roles, including Chief Product Officer at Sage, Senior Vice President at Oracle, and a lengthy tenure at Microsoft. His extensive background in leading product innovations and technology transformations positions him uniquely to navigate Precisely through its next growth phase. He succeeds Josh Rogers, who served as CEO for a decade and will continue to support the company in his new position as Vice Chairman.

"Walid's impressive track record of leading AI-based software solutions and his robust engineering background make him the perfect leader to guide Precisely forward," said Prashant Mehrotra, Managing Director at Clearlake Capital, which backs Precisely. This endorsement highlights Clearlake's confidence in Mr. Abu-Hadba to leverage trusted data—a core focus of Precisely—ensuring businesses can effectively harness AI to create value.

As the digital landscape continues to evolve, Mr. Abu-Hadba emphasizes the critical importance of data integrity. He stated, "I am honored to join Precisely at this vital moment in the Company’s journey. Accurate, reliable data is indispensable for organizations, especially as they adopt AI technologies. Our mission is to empower our clients with the best data solutions that drive successful enterprise AI strategies."

This strategic leadership change arrives as Precisely aims to strengthen its market position amidst growing competition, focusing on providing solutions that uphold data accuracy and governance. The CEO's long-standing commitment to innovation will be instrumental as the company endeavors to enhance its data integrity portfolio, making it integral to AI transformation across industries.

In a statement reflecting on the past decade, outgoing CEO Josh Rogers remarked, "Leading Precisely has been a remarkable journey, and I am confident that Walid is the right leader for this next chapter. I look forward to partnering with him and the board as we embark on this exciting new phase."

About Precisely

Precisely is a leading global provider of data integrity solutions, ensuring that businesses can rely on accurate, contextual, and consistent data. The company offers a unique combination of software, data, and consulting services through its Data Integrity Suite, designed to help organizations achieve Agentic-Ready Data, which supports AI, automation, and large-scale analytics initiatives. With a customer base of over 12,000 organizations across more than 100 countries, including a significant number from the Fortune 100, Precisely is well-positioned to address the needs of complex, regulated data environments.

About Clearlake Capital

Founded in 2006, Clearlake Capital is a prominent global alternative asset manager overseeing approximately $185 billion in assets. Clearlake focuses on a patient, long-term investment approach and partners with management teams across various sectors to foster business growth and operational excellence, thereby creating lasting value.

Mr. Abu-Hadba's leadership marks an exciting new chapter for Precisely, promising to build upon its foundation of success in providing trusted, innovative data solutions essential for today's data-driven world.