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Harper's New Leadership - Lelah Manz Takes the Helm

In a significant shift in leadership, Harper, a leading unified runtime company for apps, agents, and data, has appointed Lelah Manz as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. This change comes as the former CEO, Stephen Goldberg, co-founder of Harper, transitions into a role on the Board of Directors. Lelah Manz arrives with an impressive background, having spent nearly two decades at Akamai Technologies, where she held the position of Senior Vice President and General Manager of Data and Shared Services.

A Visionary Leader at the Helm

Manz’s experience at Akamai was marked by substantial growth, contributing to the company’s rise from a content delivery provider worth $250 million to a robust $4 billion global platform encompassing security and data services. Her appointment is expected to bring a wealth of knowledge in data, AI, and platform capabilities as she steps into the leadership role at Harper.

"Harper has accomplished what many in the industry are still striving for," says Manz. "By consolidating the database, cache, and application code in one process, we drastically reduce latency and increase performance. This model is crucial, especially for enterprises needing high-speed data processing."

Under Manz's vision, Harper aims to continue its trend of innovation, positioning itself as a critical player for Fortune 50 retailers who rely on its technology. The ability to keep data and logic in the same local memory space enables organizations to respond to queries almost instantaneously, ideally suited for modern enterprise AI needs.

Recent Achievements and Future Potential

Harper’s momentum has remained strong leading up to Manz’s appointment. The company has received several accolades, including being named a Sample Vendor in the