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Acronis Appoints Prakash Panjwani As CEO

By TNN Admin • October 15, 2026
Acronis Appoints Prakash Panjwani As CEO Under Panjwani, Acronis plans to continue bringing cybersecurity, data protection, infrastructure management and service automation together in a single integrated platform. The company said this approach is intended to support its partners and improve operational efficiency. Panjwani previously served as CEO of WatchGuard Technologies and SafeNet. During his decade at WatchGuard, he led the company's transition from a firewall-focused business to a broader cybersecurity platform offering AI-powered endpoint detection and response (EDR), extended detection and response (XDR), and managed detection and response (MDR). According to the official statement, Acronis's latest appointment comes at a time when the cybersecurity company looks to expand its integrated cyber protection platform and strengthen its focus on managed service providers (MSPs). Panjwani's experience spans cybersecurity, MSP-focused platforms, product development, go-to-market strategy and mergers and acquisitions. Acronis said his understanding of the MSP ecosystem and experience in expanding platform businesses would support its next phase of growth. “I want to thank Jan-Jaap for advancing the product platform with AI-based innovations, driving partner growth, and positioning the company for future success. As we move forward with Prakash, we have an experienced executive to build on the momentum and lead the company through the next phase of growth,” said Warren Adelman, chairperson of the Acronis Board of Directors. Acronis claims to be a global provider of an AI-native cyber protection platform for MSPs and IT departments. The company said Panjwani’s appointment would build on its existing platform and support its next stage of growth.

Acronis has appointed Prakash Panjwani as CEO, effective immediately where he succeeds Jan-Jaap “JJ” Jager.

Acronis has appointed Prakash Panjwani as chief executive officer (CEO), effective immediately. He succeeds Jan-Jaap “JJ” Jager, who will remain a shareholder in the company.

Under Panjwani, Acronis plans to continue bringing cybersecurity, data protection, infrastructure management and service automation together in a single integrated platform. The company said this approach is intended to support its partners and improve operational efficiency.

Panjwani previously served as CEO of WatchGuard Technologies and SafeNet. During his decade at WatchGuard, he led the company’s transition from a firewall-focused business to a broader cybersecurity platform offering AI-powered endpoint detection and response (EDR), extended detection and response (XDR), and managed detection and response (MDR).

According to the official statement, Acronis’s latest appointment comes at a time when the cybersecurity company looks to expand its integrated cyber protection platform and strengthen its focus on managed service providers (MSPs).

Panjwani’s experience spans cybersecurity, MSP-focused platforms, product development, go-to-market strategy and mergers and acquisitions. Acronis said his understanding of the MSP ecosystem and experience in expanding platform businesses would support its next phase of growth.

“I want to thank Jan-Jaap for advancing the product platform with AI-based innovations, driving partner growth, and positioning the company for future success. As we move forward with Prakash, we have an experienced executive to build on the momentum and lead the company through the next phase of growth,” said Warren Adelman, chairperson of the Acronis Board of Directors.

Acronis claims to be a global provider of an AI-native cyber protection platform for MSPs and IT departments. The company said Panjwani’s appointment would build on its existing platform and support its next stage of growth.