Acronis Appoints Prakash Panjwani as New CEO
Partners should monitor for potential shifts in operational priorities following this executive transition.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in People
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Cybersecurity firm Acronis has appointed Prakash Panjwani as its new chief executive officer. Former CEO Jan-Jaap Jager, who has led the company since November 2025, will transition into a shareholder role.
Why it matters
Leadership transitions at technology firms signal potential shifts in operational priorities and strategic focus for the partner and distributor networks that rely on their software suites.
This transition marks the first CEO change for Acronis since Jan-Jaap Jager assumed the leadership role in November 2025. The company confirmed the move via official announcement on October 15, 2026.
The players
Prakash Panjwani
The incoming chief executive officer of the cybersecurity software provider.
Jan-Jaap Jager
The former chief executive who led the company beginning in November 2025 and is now a shareholder.
Warren Adelman
The chairperson of the Acronis board of directors.
Acronis
A global provider of cybersecurity and data protection software for businesses and service providers.
The details
Prakash Panjwani assumes control of the cybersecurity vendor from Jan-Jaap Jager, who remains a shareholder following his departure from the chief executive office. Warren Adelman continues to lead the board of directors, providing continuity in the oversight of the company's organizational governance and product strategy.
Timeline
November 2025: Jan-Jaap Jager assumed the role of leader at Acronis.
October 15, 2026: Acronis announced the appointment of Prakash Panjwani as CEO.
Market Landscape
This appointment signals a shift at the top of the cybersecurity provider's hierarchy. It marks a direct departure from the management structure established by the 2025 leadership appointment of Jan-Jaap Jager.
Managed service providers and channel partners should monitor incoming communications for potential updates to roadmap priorities or support protocols under the new executive. Review existing vendor agreements to ensure service level continuity during the leadership handover period.
The takeaway
Operational continuity remains under the guidance of board chair Warren Adelman, but partners should look for signals of changing enterprise goals in future product updates. Track the company's next official roadmap release to gauge whether current service support models remain the primary focus.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Telecompaper.
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