Ashutosh Kulkarni is the CEO of Elastic N.V., where he has been driving the company's vision since January 2022. Before becoming CEO, Kulkarni served as Chief Product Officer, showcasing his deep understanding of product development. He has a strong educational...

Ashutosh Kulkarni is the CEO of Elastic N.V., where he has been driving the company's vision since January 2022. Before becoming CEO, Kulkarni served as Chief Product Officer, showcasing his deep understanding of product development. He has a strong educational background with an MBA from the Wharton School and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering. Prior to joining Elastic, he held significant roles at McAfee and Akamai, focusing on cloud services and cybersecurity. Under his leadership, Elastic has set clear performance goals tied to key metrics like revenue and operating margins, reflecting a serious focus on growth. On the trading side, he's been active, selling millions in company stocks between 2021 and 2022, peaking at $11.93 million in April 2022. Kulkarni's decisions are closely tied to performance, emphasizing accountability and transparency in leadership.