James Dwyer has been appointed as the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) of Keepit, a cloud-native SaaS data protection platform that remains vendor-independent.
Dwyer is set to spearhead Keepit’s global revenue operations, focusing on enhancing international go-to-market strategies across multiple domains including sales, partnerships, customer success, renewals, and business development.
Strategic Expansion in a Critical Era
The appointment comes at a pivotal moment, as businesses worldwide grow increasingly reliant on SaaS applications. The necessity of safeguarding and recovering vital business data has elevated to a priority agenda in boardrooms.
The necessity of safeguarding and recovering vital business data has elevated to a priority agenda
Concurrently, rising regulatory demands and the swift integration of artificial intelligence are bolstering data volumes and operational risks. This development places a premium on the resilience of data—ensuring its availability, reliability, and recoverability in the face of disruptions.
Excellence in Leadership
“James is a modern, people-first leader with a strong track record of scaling global go-to-market organizations at key inflection points,” commented Morten Felsvang, CEO and co-founder of Keepit. “He understands what it takes to transform momentum into enduring performance while fostering a high-accountability culture centered around the customer. We’re thrilled to welcome James to Keepit as we expand internationally and assist more organizations in securing access to their SaaS data, irrespective of future challenges.”
Dwyer brings extensive senior leadership experience in the realms of data security, access, and management, having successfully led growth initiatives during transformative periods in diverse organizations.
Data as a Strategic Asset
“Throughout my career, data has consistently been the foundation of companies, with its protection and accessibility being mission-critical,” stated James Dwyer, Keepit's CRO.
He was drawn to Keepit by the convergence of significant challenges, robust market momentum, and a targeted solution delivered by a talented, ambitious team. The technology developed by Keepit distinguishes itself by being engineered for current organizational realities, emphasizing reliable data protection, swift recovery, and assurance that crucial SaaS data remains accessible.
Challenges and Opportunities in Today's Market
Dwyer notes that the market is experiencing a significant shift, influenced by deeper SaaS reliance
Dwyer notes that the market is experiencing a significant shift, influenced by deeper SaaS reliance, evolving sovereignty and compliance demands, and AI-driven automation. His focus will be on propelling Keepit’s global expansion by enhancing market execution and reinforcing ties with customers and partners who prioritize data resilience as a core strategy.
Felsvang highlighted: “AI is transforming the speed at which decisions are made and errors are magnified. This underscores the increased importance of trustworthy backup and recovery processes. Keepit is designed for these realities, and James will be instrumental in advancing our global business to address these needs.”
A New Era of Data Management
“We are approaching a transformative period where SaaS and AI are reshaping data creation and usage, increasing the rapidity at which risk can proliferate,” Dwyer affirmed. “AI agents can streamline operations, yet they can also accelerate errors and misconfigurations more swiftly than many organizations anticipate. This makes data resilience—assured, rapid restoration—an essential capability. I am eager to assist Keepit in scaling globally and guide customers through this evolving landscape.”
Based in South Carolina, Dwyer will collaborate closely with Keepit’s leadership to boost global market execution, enhance market-channel alignment, and develop scalable revenue strategies as the company continues its growth trajectory.
