Infrascale, a cloud-based data protection company providing industry-leading backup and disaster recovery solutions has announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief People Officer. 

The company has appointed Russell P. Reeder as CEO. Reeder brings more than 25 years of experience to the company along with a proven history of building and growing technology businesses. As a CEO, he specializes in leading high-growth, cloud-based and disruptive businesses that marry a customer-centric vision with strong technology innovation.

Infrascale also announced several new leadership hires: Brian Kuhn as Chief Operating Officer, Robert Peterson as Chief Financial Officer, Carolyn Kress as Chief People Officer. 

Current Investors Route 66 Ventures and Carrick Capital have committed to support the company’s accelerated growth plans following strong operational and financial performance, and the new additions to the leadership team.

“I am excited by the opportunity to build upon the success that Infrascale has seen to date,” said Reeder of his appointment as CEO. “The company’s technology is recognized by experts as industry-leading, our partner and customer base is solid, and we have a smart, motivated and committed global team that can deliver. It’s the ultimate recipe for success – the right market, people, customers and technology.”

“With its seasoned leadership, strong growth, and leading backup and disaster recovery technology delivering comprehensive data protection, Infrascale is well positioned to win in this market,” Route 66 Ventures Founding Partner and Infrascale Board member Ryan Katz said. “In the ever more complicated and risky digital landscape, all companies need data protection through backup and disaster recovery to protect their businesses, and Infrascale is perfectly positioned and has proven to deliver.”

Infrascale founder and former CEO, Ken Shaw Jr. will continue as an advisor to the company. “It’s been an honor to take Infrascale from an idea to a company, with thousands of customers, cutting-edge technology and employees that span five continents,” said Shaw.

He added, “It has been a truly rewarding experience for me and the time has come for a new leader to take Infrascale through its next phase of growth. I look forward to supporting Russ and the team in the future.”