Former Google Executive Tony Orlando Joins Netwrix as Chief Revenue Officer

Tony Orlando Takes the Helm as CRO at Netwrix

Netwrix, a prominent player in the realm of identity and data security, has made waves in the tech industry with the appointment of Tony Orlando as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Effective immediately, Orlando’s extensive background in cloud solutions, AI, and cybersecurity positions him to lead the company into its next phase of growth.

Orlando comes to Netwrix with a wealth of experience garnered from his tenure at Google, where he served as Managing Director and spearheaded go-to-market initiatives across various sectors, including cloud computing and AI-driven security solutions. His impressive resume also includes significant roles at Quest Software and Delphix, as well as previous leadership positions at CA Technologies and NetApp. The collective experience Orlando brings to Netwrix is expected to play a pivotal role in the company's strategic mission.

In his new role, Orlando will guide Netwrix’s global revenue organization, placing an emphasis on accelerating growth through partnerships and broadening market outreach. At the announcement, Grady Summers, CEO of Netwrix, expressed confidence in Orlando’s ability to harness the company’s innovations in identity and data security, particularly in light of the growing challenges posed by AI technologies.

Celebrating over a decade in business and over 13,000 clients worldwide, Netwrix aims to cultivate a security-first culture within organizations. According to the recently released 2026 Data and Identity Security Report, the expanding use of AI in business processes has highlighted critical vulnerabilities in identity management. The report noted concerning statistics, revealing that organizations with AI significantly increasing the number of identities requiring access reported a breach rate of 43%. This is a striking contrast to the mere 11% among those that did not face such an expansion.

“AI is transforming how organizations approach security,” noted Orlando. “However, fundamental questions persist about data access and appropriateness. There is a pressing need to identify who can access what data, especially as AI technologies proliferate. Joining Netwrix allows me to contribute to a mission that protects data integrity and enhances AI security.