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Atlassian Corporation, a global leader in team collaboration and productivity software, has announced the appointment of Jason Warner, co-founder and co-CEO of poolside, to its Board of Directors, effective October 1, 2025. Concurrently, Heather Mirjahangir Fernandez, a long-serving board member, will retire from her position on September 30, 2025. These changes mark a pivotal moment for Atlassian as it advances its AI-driven strategy to empower enterprise teams worldwide.
Atlassian appoints Jason Warner, co-founder of poolside, to its Board of Directors, effective October 1, 2025.
Warner brings extensive experience in AI, software engineering, and developer tools from roles at poolside, GitHub, and Redpoint Ventures.
Heather Mirjahangir Fernandez, CEO of Solv, will step down from Atlassian’s board on September 30, 2025.
Warner’s expertise in AI and developer platforms will support Atlassian’s focus on AI-powered collaboration tools.
Fernandez’s decade-long tenure helped Atlassian prioritize people and customers during significant growth.
Atlassian’s software powers over 80% of Fortune 500 companies, driving productivity and innovation.
Atlassian’s decision to appoint Jason Warner to its Board of Directors underscores its commitment to integrating cutting-edge AI technologies into its collaboration and productivity software. Warner, co-founder and co-CEO of poolside, a frontier AI lab, brings a wealth of experience in artificial intelligence and software engineering. His leadership at poolside focuses on deploying large-scale AI models within secure enterprise environments, enabling organizations to transform ideas into applications with minimal coding. This aligns closely with Atlassian’s mission to enhance team productivity through innovative tools.
Warner’s prior roles further highlight his expertise. As Chief Technology Officer at GitHub, he spearheaded the development of transformative products like GitHub Actions, Packages, and Codespaces, driving significant platform growth. His experience as Managing Director at Redpoint Ventures and Vice President of Engineering at Heroku equips him with a deep understanding of enterprise software and developer ecosystems. Warner’s appointment signals Atlassian’s intent to accelerate its AI journey, leveraging his insights to enhance product design and software development processes.
Heather Mirjahangir Fernandez, who has served on Atlassian’s board since November 2015, will retire on September 30, 2025. As CEO and co-founder of Solv, a digital health company, Fernandez brought a customer-centric perspective to Atlassian. Her contributions were instrumental during a decade of growth, ensuring the company remained focused on its core values of prioritizing people and customers. Her departure marks the end of a significant chapter for Atlassian, with her impact expected to resonate for years.
Atlassian’s strategic moves reflect its ongoing commitment to innovation in the SaaS and enterprise software markets. With Warner’s expertise in AI and developer tools, the company is poised to further integrate artificial intelligence into its offerings, such as Jira, Confluence, and Trello. These tools already empower over 300,000 organizations, including 80% of Fortune 500 companies, to streamline workflows and drive productivity. Warner’s vision for AI-driven development aligns with Atlassian’s goal of enabling teams to focus on creative, high-impact projects.
The transition in board membership also highlights Atlassian’s adaptability in a rapidly evolving tech landscape. By combining Warner’s forward-thinking AI expertise with Atlassian’s established leadership in collaboration software, the company is well-positioned to meet the demands of modern enterprises seeking scalable, AI-enhanced solutions.
Atlassian continues to lead the way in team collaboration, with its software enabling organizations like NASA, Rivian, and Deutsche Bank to achieve operational excellence. The appointment of Warner and the contributions of Fernandez underscore Atlassian’s dedication to fostering innovation and delivering value to its global customer base.
Atlassian unleashes the potential of every team. A recognized leader in software development, work management, and enterprise service management software, Atlassian enables enterprises to connect their business and technology teams with an AI-powered system of work that unlocks productivity at scale. Atlassian’s collaboration software powers over 80% of the Fortune 500 and 300,000+ customers worldwide - including NASA, Rivian, Deutsche Bank, United Airlines, and Bosch - who rely on our solutions to drive work forward.
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