Redwood Software Strengthens Leadership with Key Appointments

Jul 3, 2025
Redwood Software has appointed Billy Newman as CFO, Jason Kehl as SVP of Engineering, and Sahil Shah as SVP of Global Alliances to support its growth strategy.
Redwood Software Strengthens Leadership with Key Appointments

Redwood Software has announced the appointment of Billy Newman as Chief Financial Officer, Jason Kehl as Senior Vice President of Engineering, and Sahil Shah as Senior Vice President of Global Alliances and Business Development. These strategic hires are aimed at supporting Redwood's rapid scaling and enhancing its customer success, announced in a press release.

Billy Newman, with over 25 years of experience in finance leadership roles, will lead Redwood's financial strategy. Previously, he was CFO at Cvent, where he significantly increased revenue and led the company through a major acquisition.

Jason Kehl, joining from Vectra AI, will oversee the development of Redwood's automation products. His background includes leading engineering teams at Cisco and Juniper Networks, focusing on AI-based cybersecurity solutions.

Sahil Shah, with a history of strategic partnerships at SAP, Icertis, and Qualtrics, will manage global partnerships for Redwood. His role will involve leading ERP-driven transformations and strategic partnerships with GSIs, ISVs, and VARs.

These appointments are part of Redwood's broader strategy to expand its capabilities and market presence, following its acquisition by Vista Equity Partners and Warburg Pincus.

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