Newfold Digital Names Leadership to Drive Growth

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 8, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Newfold Digital, a leading web and commerce technology company serving approximately 6 million customers globally, has announced a series of leadership appointments aimed at accelerating its growth and expanding its capabilities in AI, data, product, and marketing. These changes come as the company transitions into its next phase of development, with a focus on helping small businesses establish, operate, and grow their online presence.

Effective October 1, 2026, Sachin Puri took on the role of Chief Executive Officer, while Sharon Rowlands stepped down from the CEO position to become Chairperson of the Board. The company is also bolstering its leadership team with Sarah Hartline Morrison as Chief Marketing Officer of Network Solutions Group, Satish Hemachandran as Chief Product Officer of Bluehost Group, and Jesu Joseph as Vice President, Data and Business Analytics.

Sarah Hartline Morrison, a seasoned growth and marketing leader, joins Newfold Digital from CodeAI, where she previously served as Chief Growth Officer. At CodeAI, Morrison was responsible for driving growth for a platform that serves over 100 million users and has partnerships with major tech companies such as Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and OpenAI. In her new role, Morrison will lead the global marketing organization, focusing on customer acquisition and go-to-market strategies, as well as strategic product partnerships for Network Solutions Group.

Satish Hemachandran, who has been with Newfold since 2022, has played a pivotal role in transforming Bluehost into an AI-powered platform designed to support small businesses. With over 20 years of product and P&L leadership experience, Hemachandran will now lead Bluehost's global product organization, shaping the company's product vision and strategy, including its product roadmap, user experience, and strategic product integrations.

Jesu Joseph, bringing over 15 years of data and AI leadership experience from companies like Dialpad, WP Engine, Corel, Autodesk, and Dell, will lead a unified Data, Business Analytics, and AI Enablement organization at Newfold Digital. Joseph's role will focus on understanding the needs of small businesses worldwide and translating that understanding into better products and experiences for them.

Morrison echoed Puri's sentiments, expressing her excitement about joining the team and making Network Solutions the first place the next generation trusts with their online presence. Hemachandran highlighted the potential of AI in transforming small businesses, while Joseph underscored the significance of data in driving growth and efficiency.

Newfold Digital, established in 2021 through the combination of leading web services providers Endurance Web Presence and Web.com Group, continues to invest in AI-enabled product innovation, infrastructure modernization, and a more integrated end-to-end customer experience across its portfolio of brands. These leadership appointments are part of a broader investment in leadership capabilities across AI, data, product, and marketing, positioning Newfold to deliver better customer outcomes, stronger execution, and sustainable, profitable growth.