CoreWeave Strengthens Leadership Team with Key Senior Hires to Drive Expansion
Ted Hisokawa Aug 09, 2024 03:23
CoreWeave appoints Chen Goldberg and Sachin Jain to senior roles, bolstering its leadership amid significant growth and European expansion efforts.
CoreWeave Welcomes Industry Veterans
CoreWeave, the AI Hyperscaler, has announced the appointment of Chen Goldberg as Senior Vice President of Engineering and Sachin Jain as Chief Operating Officer. This move comes amid a period of significant momentum for the company, which recently raised $12 billion from top-tier equity and debt investors and announced its expansion into Europe, according to PRNewswire.
Chen Goldberg joins CoreWeave from Google, where she was instrumental in building and managing Kubernetes platforms. With over 25 years of experience leading global engineering teams and product R&D initiatives, Goldberg will now spearhead CoreWeave's engineering functions and accelerate its product development.
Sachin Jain, previously Senior Vice President at Oracle Cloud, brings extensive expertise in AI infrastructure and data center capacity. Jain has also held senior roles at Google Cloud and Amazon, contributing significantly to their growth and operational efficiency. At CoreWeave, he will focus on optimizing operations and driving strategic initiatives.
Recent Leadership Additions
The new hires are part of a broader strategy to enhance CoreWeave's leadership capabilities. Earlier this year, the company appointed Jeff Baker from Rivian as Chief Accounting Officer, Chetan Kapoor from Amazon Web Services as Chief Product Officer, and Nitin Agrawal from Google Cloud as Chief Financial Officer. These appointments aim to support CoreWeave's ambitious growth plans and technological advancements.
European Expansion and Financial Milestones
Between May 2023 and May 2024, CoreWeave raised $12 billion, bolstering its financial position for future endeavors. The company has also announced a new office in London and plans for European expansion, creating over 120 new jobs across various departments. CoreWeave has committed to investing a total of $3.5 billion across Europe to meet the growing demand for AI infrastructure in the region.
In 2023, CoreWeave more than quadrupled its data center presence and aims to double that figure globally by the end of 2024. These steps are part of CoreWeave's mission to deliver cutting-edge cloud solutions and maintain its leadership in the AI sector.
Industry Insights
CoreWeave's recent moves reflect a broader trend in the AI and cloud computing industries, where companies are aggressively expanding their capabilities to meet surging demand. The addition of seasoned professionals like Goldberg and Jain positions CoreWeave to leverage their expertise for sustained growth and innovation.
CoreWeave's CEO, Mike Intrator, expressed enthusiasm about the new hires, stating, "Their vision for the future of the AI cloud aligns perfectly with CoreWeave's mission. Their expertise will undoubtedly elevate our platform and operations."
Goldberg and Jain also shared their excitement about joining CoreWeave. Goldberg noted, "CoreWeave is light years ahead in delivering modern infrastructure with unbeatable performance." Jain added, "The team's relentless focus on customer success and innovation is truly inspiring."
Since its inception in 2017, CoreWeave has rapidly grown its data center footprint across the US and Europe. The company was recently recognized as one of TIME100's most influential companies of 2024, underscoring its impact on the AI and cloud computing landscapes.
About CoreWeave
CoreWeave is an AI Hyperscaler that provides cutting-edge cloud solutions to enterprises and leading AI labs. The company's technology offers the most performant and efficient cloud infrastructure, accelerating the next era of computing. For more information, visit www.coreweave.com.
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