Alteryx Strengthens Leadership with Key CFO and CRO Appointments
Leading analytics company strengthens its executive leadership team with the appointment of key executive leaders, reinforcing its commitment to AI.
Alteryx, Inc., a leading enterprise AI and analytics platform, has announced key executive appointments to drive its next growth phase. Jon Pexton has been named Chief Financial Officer (CFO), while Steven Birdsall steps in as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). These strategic hires reinforce Alteryx’s dedication to empowering businesses in scaling AI-driven analytics and automation.
Jon Pexton to Oversee Financial Strategy and Operations
As CFO, Jon Pexton will be responsible for managing Alteryx’s global financial operations, including strategic planning, budgeting, and investor relations. With over 20 years of financial leadership experience, Pexton has a strong track record in equity and debt financing, mergers and acquisitions, and international business expansion. He has previously served as CFO for five companies, most recently at Tebra, a healthcare practice automation firm. Before that, he was CFO at UserTesting, a SaaS platform specializing in user research and feedback.
Steven Birdsall to Drive Global Revenue Growth
In his role as CRO, Steven Birdsall will lead Alteryx’s global revenue strategy, focusing on sales, customer success, and market expansion. With more than 25 years of experience in scaling revenue operations, Birdsall has a proven ability to drive growth. Most recently, he served as CRO at Qlik, where he spearheaded revenue strategies and implemented data-driven solutions. His career also includes leadership roles at Oracle as Senior Vice President of HCM Cloud Application Sales and at Anaplan as CRO, where he played a pivotal role in the company’s IPO. Additionally, Birdsall has held senior positions at Radial and SAP, further solidifying his expertise in revenue leadership.
By bringing in experienced leaders like Pexton and Birdsall, Alteryx is positioning itself for sustained growth and innovation, reinforcing its commitment to helping enterprises leverage AI and analytics for smarter decision-making.
“I am thrilled to welcome Jon and Steven to the Alteryx team,” said Andy MacMillan, Chief Executive Officer of Alteryx. “Their expertise and leadership will help our customers scale efficiently and unlock new opportunities for long-term success. Most importantly, they are both passionate about driving growth, building high-performing teams and championing innovation. Together, we’ll create even greater value globally to our customers, partners and community worldwide.”
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