Pantheon Appoints Sameer Kazi as Chief Executive Officer

SAN FRANCISCO (November 4, 2024) – Pantheon, the leading WebOps platform for developers, designers, and marketers, today announced the appointment of Sameer Kazi as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Kazi, a veteran leader with over 20 years of experience scaling SaaS organizations and driving operational excellence, will spearhead Pantheon’s next phase of accelerated growth and innovation. Former CEO Bill Ingram will continue to support the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Kazi’s background includes executive leadership roles at ExactTarget, Cheetah Digital, and ActiveCampaign, where he led the companies through transformative growth, spanning global markets. As a leader deeply focused on operational efficiency and customer success, Kazi has built high-performing teams and driven large-scale transformations that have redefined businesses and accelerated growth. His leadership will now focus on enhancing Pantheon’s innovative WebOps solutions, expanding the company’s influence with over 10,000 customers and partners, and solidifying its position as the go-to platform for agile digital experiences.

“With Sameer’s deep expertise in high-growth SaaS environments and his customer-first approach, we are confident in his ability to lead Pantheon through its next chapter of growth,” said Bill Ingram, Pantheon’s Interim CEO and CFO. “His track record of driving performance at scale aligns perfectly with our vision to continue empowering global teams to build and manage exceptional digital experiences.”

Under Kazi’s leadership, Pantheon is poised to accelerate its mission to simplify, enhance and professionalize website operations for organizations ranging from enterprise to education, including brands such as The Home Depot, Kaiser Permanente, Dartmouth, and Pernod Ricard. By focusing on seamless web experiences that deliver agility, security, and performance at scale, Pantheon remains a pivotal force for companies seeking to lead in digital transformation.

“I’m excited to join Pantheon at such a dynamic time in the company’s growth,” said Kazi. “Pantheon is uniquely positioned to transform how digital teams create and manage world-class websites and web technologies that power business outcomes. I’m looking forward to working with our talented and dedicated global team to push the boundaries of what WebOps can deliver for our customers, helping them innovate faster and scale smarter in today’s competitive landscape.”

Pantheon’s rapid growth and continuous recognition on the Inc. 5000 list underscore the company’s unwavering commitment to empowering digital teams and providing unparalleled customer support. Kazi’s appointment reinforces Pantheon’s leadership in delivering cutting-edge WebOps solutions that are essential for the success of modern digital experiences.

Learn more about Pantheon’s industry-leading WebOps platform here.

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About Pantheon

Pantheon is the platform for websites that deliver extraordinary performance, running sites in the cloud for customers including Okta, Google, the Home Depot, Pernod Ricard and Doctors Without Borders. Modern organizations choose Pantheon to empower their digital teams to continuously optimize and innovate to deliver more engaging digital experiences. Using Pantheon’s WebOps platform, developers, marketers and IT are empowered to work together to develop, test, and release website changes quickly and reliably, knowing their sites will remain stable and secure – even during the biggest traffic spikes.

Contact:
Erika Goldwater
PR and Communications, Pantheon
erikagoldwater@pantheon.io
+1 617.407.3578

Clay Patrick
Walker Sands for Pantheon
pantheonpr@walkersands.com
+1 601.701.3629