Oleria Names New CEO as AI Identity Security Leader

Oleria, a leader in AI-native identity security and governance, has named co-founder Jagadeesh Kunda as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Kunda replaces co-founder and former CEO Jim Alkove, who will now serve as Executive Chairman. The transition aims to propel Oleria into its next phase of growth as organizations navigate the complex landscape of human, non-human, and AI identities.

"Jagadeesh and I built this platform from the ground up, and he has been deeply involved in our customer deployments," Jim Alkove, Executive Chairman, said. "He understands the shift to AI-driven identity as well as anyone in this industry. This move allows me to focus on customers and strategy, while putting Oleria leadership in the hands of the only other person as close to our business and mission as I am."

As COO and co-founder, Jagadeesh Kunda has been instrumental in driving Oleria's operations and go-to-market execution since the company's inception. His responsibilities have included product, marketing, sales, customer success, and strategic partnerships. Kunda has been a key figure in shaping the company's vision and bringing an adaptive, modern approach to enterprise identity governance.

"Every enterprise is now managing an explosion of identities that its governance tools were never designed to see, and AI agents are widening that gap daily," Kunda stated. "Oleria was built for this problem. I'm honored to lead this team as CEO, and my commitment to our customers remains the same as it was from day one: complete visibility and control across every identity, human, non-human, and AI."

Over the past year, Oleria has continued to advance its vision for adaptive identity governance. The platform helps organizations gain visibility into who and what has access to critical resources, streamline access decisions, and reduce risk across increasingly complex environments. Oleria's continuous, adaptive governance evaluates access in real time, flags risks, and removes standing privilege automatically, addressing a challenge that legacy identity governance tools were never designed to handle.

"Jim's transition to Executive Chairman will allow him to remain actively involved in shaping Oleria's long-term strategy, industry relations, and key customer partnerships," said Kunda. "He will work closely with me and the Board to ensure the company's continued success."

Oleria, backed by over $60 million in funding, is trusted by leading enterprises, including Fortune 500 organizations, to govern access across human, non-human, and AI identities. The company's platform is designed to provide complete visibility and control, addressing the growing complexity of identity management in the age of AI.