Nasuni Enhances Leadership Team with New CPO, CIO, and CISO Appointments

Nasuni Strengthens Its Executive Team

Nasuni, a frontrunner in unified file data platforms, has announced significant enhancements to its executive leadership team with the appointments of Alison Bayiates as Chief People Officer (CPO), Dalan Winbush as Chief Information Officer (CIO), and Elyse Gunn as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). These strategic appointments come as part of Nasuni’s ongoing efforts to innovate in hybrid cloud data and storage solutions, following the recent selection of Sam King as Chief Executive Officer.

Sam King articulated his excitement about the new appointments, stating, "As we embark on this new phase of growth, we are thrilled to welcome Alison, Dalan, and Elyse to our team. They each bring a wealth of experience that will be crucial for implementing our strategic initiatives — whether in technological innovation, enterprise security, or global talent development. These areas will continue to be pivotal in advancing our innovations and growth, delivering differentiated data storage and management capabilities to our clients."

Meet the New Executives

Alison Bayiates - Chief People Officer (CPO)

Alison brings extensive expertise in talent development strategies tailored for high-growth tech firms. Her leadership roles at RSA and Veracode have contributed to establishing strong, inclusive cultures that align with business objectives. Bayiates will oversee all facets of talent development and organizational dynamics as Nasuni expands its global footprint.

Dalan Winbush - Chief Information Officer (CIO)

With over 25 years of experience leading enterprise IT, cybersecurity, data management, and AI initiatives, Dalan joins Nasuni to spearhead global IT operations, enterprise systems, AI strategy, data analytics, and infrastructure. His previous stint as CIO at Quickbase involved integrating AI into operations and crafting a unified data strategy that significantly enhanced customer acquisition and retention. Prior to that, he managed a substantial portfolio at Comcast, implementing transformative infrastructure projects.

Elyse Gunn - Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Elyse brings an impressive background in security and compliance in the SaaS domain. Recently serving as the Director of Security, Governance, Risk, and Compliance at Pax8 and Quickbase, she led product security programs and developed AI governance frameworks, fostering a culture of security from the outset. She has successfully achieved various industry certifications and will now oversee Nasuni's global security and compliance operations, including information security, product security, and AI governance alignment.

Addressing Increasing Demand

As demand for hybrid cloud data services accelerates, these leadership enhancements underscore Nasuni's commitment to assisting enterprise clients in cutting costs, streamlining IT management, and ensuring robust data protection on a global scale.

About Nasuni

Nasuni offers a unified file data platform for businesses grappling with the challenges of unstructured data explosion, combining storage and data services into a single hybrid cloud solution. Its innovative approach boosts resilience and enhances data management, achieving infrastructure cost reductions of up to 67%. Nasuni’s premier solution alleviates the need for separate cybersecurity measures and backup systems, streamlining operational workflows to meet modern enterprise needs for data analysis and business insight.

Nasuni has established trust across various sectors, including manufacturing, media, construction, consumer brands, and energy, with operations across over 70 countries. For more information, visit www.nasuni.com.