Qualtrics Hires Microsoft Veteran Rachita Sundar as CFO

In a round-up of recent executive movements and industry developments, Qualtrics has appointed Rachita Sundar, a former Microsoft and HubSpot executive, as its new Chief Financial Officer. Sundar will lead the company's financial strategy from Seattle. Qualtrics, a data analytics company, recently reverted to private ownership and undertook significant staff reductions. Similarly, F5 has appointed Kunal Anand as Chief Innovation Officer, shifting from his previous role as CTO, while announcing its intention to hire a new CTO. The company recently reported a positive financial quarter, despite laying off a small portion of its workforce. Lumen Technologies, under the guidance of new board member Chris Capossela, is positioning itself as a critical player in AI-driven strategies. Former First Mode executives have initiated the Sol Zero Group, focusing on solving critical global challenges. Among other notable transitions, Melanie Roberts takes up a leadership role at the Washington State Academy of Sciences, and Valant, post-acquisition by Resurgens Technology Partners, names Rick Katz as CFO. Lastly, Graham & Walker welcomes Eric Ries, a prominent tech industry figure, to its advisory board, while Michael Olson joins Tala as Chief Operating Officer.