o9 Solutions, a software company today elevates Ashwin Rao to the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
Previously, Rao held executive positions at QXO, Target, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley. He is currently an adjunct professor at Stanford University's Institute for Computational and Mathematical Engineering, where he researches in the field of reinforcement learning and teaches graduate-level courses in AI.
Rao, who operates at the intersection of AI, deep domain expertise, and industry experience, has already made contributions to the advancement of APEX since joining o9 in November 2025 as Executive Vice President, Next-Gen AI and Technology. He has been building a strong technology team with several top-tier architect appointments, driving fast innovation of next-generation AI capabilities throughout o9’s technology organisation.
"Enterprise decision-making has never been more complex, or more volatile,” he said. “By combining the power of neuro-symbolic AI with deep industry and enterprise domain knowledge, APEX is systematically transforming how enterprises detect risks and opportunities, plan, decide, execute and learn at scale. This is the future of enterprise intelligence, and I am thrilled to step into the CTO role at such a pivotal moment for o9.”
"Ashwin is an outstanding technologist because he understands the constraints and opportunities for true business value generation" said Chakri Gottemukkala, Executive Chairman, Co-Founder and CEO, o9 Solutions. “His conviction in neuro-symbolic AI, combined with an approach that connects vision to daily practical innovation and execution, will increase o9’s value creation potential and speed for our customers." |
