Rubrik (NYSE: RBRK) has appointed Kavitha Mariappan as its Chief Transformation Officer (CTxO), a strategic role created to strengthen executive collaboration and fast-track cyber resilience for enterprises and public sector clients worldwide.
In her new capacity, Mariappan will focus on expanding Rubrik’s engagement with C-suite executives and guiding organizations through transformative digital security journeys. Her mission includes promoting market adoption, facilitating large-scale business resilience strategies, and reinforcing Rubrik’s leadership in cybersecurity, compliance, and data integrity.
“Cyber resilience has become an essential pillar of modern business strategy, especially as data threats continue to grow in scale and complexity,” said Mariappan. “Protection alone isn’t enough—companies need insight, continuity, and sustainable growth. I’m thrilled to join Rubrik at a time when securing data has never been more critical to competitive success.”
With a distinguished background at leading tech firms like Zscaler, Databricks, and Cisco, Mariappan demonstrates a consistent record of driving innovation, strategic growth, and transformative leadership. At Zscaler, she held the role of Executive Vice President of Customer Experience and Transformation, where she spearheaded initiatives to improve enterprise-level transformation and deepen relationships with top executives.
Bipul Sinha, CEO and Co-founder of Rubrik, emphasized that cyber resilience has emerged as a key focus for boardrooms and is essential for long-term business success. “Kavitha’s ability to lead and inspire at a global scale, along with her proven track record of delivering customer value, makes her an ideal leader to help guide Rubrik’s clients in this new era,” he noted.
With its Zero Trust Data Security™ platform, Rubrik aims to safeguard critical data and ensure operational continuity amidst cyber threats and disruptions. The company continues to evolve as a global leader in helping organizations not just recover, but thrive in an ever-changing digital landscape.
