Acquia, a provider of digital experience solutions and the leading Drupal company, announced the appointment of Chris Tranquill as its new Chief Executive Officer. Tranquill succeeds Steve Reny, who is stepping down after a successful tenure guiding the company.
Bringing more than 25 years of leadership in customer experience software and services. Before joining, Tranquill led Khoros, where he guided the company’s digital-first engagement solutions business as CEO.
Expressing his enthusiasm for the role, he stated, “Acquia has a strong reputation for innovation and customer success, and I look forward to working with the team to build on this foundation, deliver even greater value to our clients, and accelerate growth. I am eager to engage with our customers, partners, and the Acquia community as we chart the path forward together.”
Outgoing CEO Reny praised the transition, noting, “I have every confidence that Acquia will continue to reach new heights with Chris’s leadership. Chris brings a wealth of experience to the role, and I look forward to seeing all that the company will achieve in this next chapter.” Acquia’s Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, Dries Buytaert, added, “With Chris at the helm, I am more excited than ever for what lies ahead. Together, we will continue to innovate and shape the next chapter of digital experiences.”