Progress Appoints Ed Keisling as Chief AI Officer to Drive AI Strategy and Innovation

Progress Appoints Ed Keisling to the Role of Chief AI Officer

Senior engineering leader to oversee Company's AI strategy and continued rapid development of AI-powered solutions across the global Progress product portfolio Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS), the trusted provider of AI-powered digital experience and infrastructure software, today announced the appointment of Ed Keisling as the Company's Chief AI Officer (CAIO). In this newly created role, Keisling will be responsible for leading the AI strategy for Progress and for further transforming the Company's product portfolio to support customers with their AI journeys. He will report directly to Progress CEO Yogesh Gupta. "Ed is a transformational technology leader with over three decades of experience leading and driving change," said Yogesh Gupta, CEO, Progress. "Here at Progress, he has been instrumental in advancing our AI vision and innovation efforts. His ability to bridge engineering execution with strategic business goals has been evident throughout his career. Ed is shaping our AI-first approach as we align our product offerings to the rapidly evolving needs of our customers." Progress remains at the forefront of AI innovation, delivering responsible AI-powered digital experience and infrastructure software to hundreds of thousands of customers worldwide. "Our customers rely on Progress to power and solve mission-critical parts of their business, and AI is redefining how these solutions evolve," said Keisling. "With recent advancements in AI, the pace of innovation is accelerating, removing traditional barriers to adoption. Progress has been offering AI capabilities within its products for years and has passionate teams already focused on this space. I am excited to further develop and lead this charge ensuring our customers have the tools, processes and expertise to fully leverage AI's transformative potential and drive even further value with our products." Previously, Keisling served as Senior Vice President of Engineering for Infrastructure Management at Progress where he played a pivotal role in driving innovation and enhancing operational efficiency. Prior to Progress, he held various executive positions in the technology sector specializing in complex system architectures, cloud computing and large-scale infrastructure management. Keisling was a member of the executive leadership team at Vecna Technologies where he ran Engineering, IT, DevOps, Support, Program Management and Analytics. He also held senior engineering roles at Pegasystems for over 17 years. Keisling continues to give his time to engineering development programs including the UNH Pathways Program and the MIT Undergraduate Practice Opportunities Program (UPOP), where he serves as a mentor and presenter. About Progress Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS) empowers organizations to achieve transformational success in the face of disruptive change. Our software enables our customers to develop, deploy and manage responsible, AI-powered applications and experiences with agility and ease. Customers get a trusted provider in Progress, with the products, expertise and vision they need to succeed. Over 4 million developers and technologists at hundreds of thousands of enterprises depend on Progress. Learn more at www.progress.com.

Progress Appoints Ed Keisling as Chief AI Officer to Drive AI Strategy

Keisling previously served as senior vice president of engineering for infrastructure management at Progress. Progress, a global software company, has appointed Ed Keisling as its Chief AI Officer (CAIO), a newly created role aimed at advancing the company's AI strategy and enhancing its product portfolio. Keisling will report directly to CEO Yogesh Gupta. Keisling previously served as senior vice president of engineering for infrastructure management at Progress, where he played a key role in driving innovation and improving operational efficiency. His extensive experience includes executive leadership roles in system architecture, cloud computing, and infrastructure management. He was part of the leadership team at Vecna Technologies, overseeing engineering, IT, DevOps, support, program management, and analytics. He also spent over 17 years in senior engineering roles at Pegasystems. Emphasising the significance of AI in redefining business operations, Keisling stated, "Our customers rely on Progress to power and solve mission-critical parts of their business, and AI is redefining how these solutions evolve. With recent advancements in AI, the pace of innovation is accelerating, removing traditional barriers to adoption." He added that Progress has been offering AI capabilities within its products for years and has passionate teams already focused on this space. And he is excited to further develop and lead this charge ensuring their customers have the tools, processes, and expertise to fully leverage AI's transformative potential and drive even further value with their products. Beyond his corporate roles, Keisling is actively involved in mentoring and supporting engineering development programs, including the UNH Pathways Program and the MIT Undergraduate Practice Opportunities Program (UPOP), where he serves as a mentor and presenter. Gupta said, "Ed is a transformational technology leader with over three decades of experience leading and driving change. Here at Progress, he has been instrumental in advancing our AI vision and innovation efforts. His ability to bridge engineering execution with strategic business goals has been evident throughout his career. Ed is shaping our AI-first approach as we align our product offerings to the rapidly evolving needs of our customers." With a strong focus on AI-driven digital experience and infrastructure software, Progress continues to deliver AI-powered solutions to its global customer base. As AI continues to be the centre of business strategy, the Chief AI Officer (CAIO) is now a new executive role becoming essential in corporate boardrooms. This position is emerging as a critical leader, shaping AI-driven transformation and steering companies toward a future where intelligent systems are integral to success. According to Dell's research in 2024, nearly 20% of organisations worldwide have designated a central team or leader to drive their AI strategy. Meanwhile, a LinkedIn report revealed a skyrocketing demand for AI leadership, with "Head of AI" roles tripling in the past five years, highlighting the growing recognition that AI needs dedicated oversight at the highest levels.

Progress Appoints Ed Keisling as Chief AI Officer to Drive AI Innovation

Progress announced the appointment of Ed Keisling as the Company's Chief AI Officer (CAIO). In this newly created role, Keisling will be responsible for leading the AI strategy for Progress and for further transforming the Company's product portfolio to support customers with their AI journeys. He will report directly to Progress CEO Yogesh Gupta. "Ed is a transformational technology leader with over three decades of experience leading and driving change," said Yogesh Gupta, CEO, Progress. "Here at Progress, he has been instrumental in advancing our AI vision and innovation efforts. His ability to bridge engineering execution with strategic business goals has been evident throughout his career. Ed is shaping our AI-first approach as we align our product offerings to the rapidly evolving needs of our customers."