Imply, the company established by the original creators of Apache Druid, has officially announced the appointment of Pranav Parekh as its new Chief Customer Officer. Parekh is bringing with him a wealth of expertise spanning over 25 years in product management, software development, consulting, sales engineering and customer success.

Parekh's role is strategically designed to heighten the customer experience and further improve Imply's commitment towards delivering outstanding value to its customers. He will primarily be in charge of sales engineering, solution architects, customer success and support at Imply. Moreover, his duties will include fostering customer-centric innovations and solidifying Imply's position as a leading player in the realm of real-time data analytics.

In his key role as Chief Customer Officer, Parekh will be responsible for remoulding the customer journey, optimising product and service offerings, and cultivating lasting relationships with Imply’s valued clients. His dedication to ameliorating customer experiences aligns seamlessly with Imply's promise of delivering advanced solutions and unparalleled customer service.

Prior to his new role at Imply, Parekh has led the global field engineering team at DataStax. His notable career spans across well-established companies such as Google, Oracle, BEA Systems, Apigee, and Akana. Among these, he played a pivotal role in the go-to-market leadership team during Apigee's successful public launch in 2015 and its subsequent acquirement by Google in 2016.

On his appointment, Parekh expresses, "I am absolutely thrilled and truly honoured to join Imply as the Chief Customer Officer. It is a remarkable organisation with a strong commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions and unparalleled customer experiences. I'm inspired by Imply's visionary founders, the exceptional leadership team, the vibrant company culture, and our valued customers. I look forward to working closely with our customers and partners to ensure their success and further strengthen Imply's position as the industry leader in real-time data analytics.”

Parekh's addition to the team strongly underscores Imply's unwavering dedication to improving customer experiences and aiding customers to realise exceptional value from its products and solutions. His deep-rooted understanding of the sector and commitment towards customer service is anticipated to progressively transform customer engagement at Imply. This strategic move places solid emphasis on the company's customer-eccentric approach and its commitment to offering innovative solutions.