Redwood Software Enhances Leadership Team for Next Growth Phase

Redwood Software's Strategic Appointments

In a significant move to fortify its leadership and drive future growth, Redwood Software™ has recently announced important changes within its executive team. The appointment of seasoned professionals signals the company's commitment to innovation and expansion in the field of enterprise automation.

On July 2, 2025, Redwood Software, a market leader in comprehensive automation solutions, appointed Billy Newman as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Jason Kehl as the Senior Vice President of Engineering, and Sahil Shah as the Senior Vice President of Global Alliances and Business Development. Each of these executives brings a wealth of specialized experience, positioning Redwood for an ambitious growth trajectory as demands for its SAP-approved solutions and flagship automation platform, RunMyJobs by Redwood, continue to surge.

Billy Newman: Driving Financial Strategy

Billy Newman joins Redwood with over 25 years of financial leadership experience, most recently serving as CFO at Cvent. During his tenure, he was pivotal in skyrocketing the company’s revenue from $150 million to nearly $1 billion. He also managed multiple public and private transactions, leading up to the company's acquisition by Blackstone for $4.6 billion in 2023. At Redwood, Newman will spearhead financial strategy and operations, ensuring the company can meet its aggressive growth and customer demands effectively.

Jason Kehl: Engineering Leadership

Jason Kehl comes from Vectra AI, where he effectively led engineering and data science initiatives for industry-leading cybersecurity solutions powered by AI. With prior experience at Cisco and Juniper Networks, he has a robust background in application and data security. At Redwood, Kehl will oversee the development of next-generation automation products, effectively bridging current applications and emerging AI technologies into seamless enterprise solutions.

Sahil Shah: Forging Global Partnerships

Sahil Shah's extensive experience in strategic partnerships includes leadership roles at SAP, Icertis, and Qualtrics. His efforts have significantly contributed to the generation of over $100 million in revenue through cloud strategies and ecosystem development. At Redwood, Shah will lead efforts in global partnerships aimed at transforming ERP systems and establishing relationships with key distribution partners, including Global System Integrators (GSI) and Independent Software Vendors (ISV).

Commitment to Growth and Innovation

Kevin Greene, CEO of Redwood Software, emphasizes that these high-caliber appointments demonstrate the exceptional talent the company attracts as it builds a multinational enterprise automation leader. "We are making substantial investments in personnel, AI integration, and scaling our capabilities because our clients and partners depend on us to shape the future of business automation," he stated.

These appointments follow a series of strategic initiatives at Redwood, such as the introduction of Redwood Insights, an AI-powered observability layer for workload automation, and an AI documentation assistant.

Recognized as a leader with the most advanced vision in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Service Orchestration and Automation Platforms (SOAP), Redwood stands out as the exclusive premium application certified by SAP for workload automation. This further solidifies its status as a preferred automation partner for SAP-centric enterprises.

Since its acquisition by Vista Equity Partners and Warburg Pincus, Redwood has aggressively expanded its capabilities, workforce, and market presence, establishing itself as a resilient and scalable modern automation platform.

About Redwood Software

Redwood Software is recognized as the leader in comprehensive automation solutions for critical business processes. Their innovative SaaS platform is meticulously designed for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), showcasing their belief in the transformative power of automation. With unparalleled solutions, clients can orchestrate, manage, and monitor workflows across any application, service, or server—whether cloud-based or on-site—with a high level of confidence and control. The global team of automation experts and client success engineers at Redwood is dedicated to delivering world-class solutions and support, empowering clients to envision and define their futures. Explore how Redwood Software can elevate your business operations at www.redwood.com. Follow them on LinkedIn at @Redwood Software.