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Smartsheet, the Intelligent Work Management platform trusted by over 85% of the Fortune 500, has named technology veteran Rajeev Singh as its new Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors, succeeding Sunny Gupta, who served as acting CEO since July and will remain as Executive Chair, positioning the company for accelerated innovation in agentic AI partnerships.
Singh's appointment on October 6, 2025, arrives at a transformative juncture for Smartsheet, following its $8.4 billion privatization by Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners in July 2025, which provided resources to fuel AI integration and market expansion. As the company evolves into an Intelligent Work Management platform, Singh's expertise in scaling category leaders like Concur—acquired by SAP for $8.3 billion—and Accolade will guide multi-year initiatives blending agentic AI with human ingenuity to expedite customer outcomes. "The Board and I were deeply impressed by Rajeev's vision and his extensive experience in building and scaling iconic software companies," said Sunny Gupta. "Rajeev’s customer-first mindset and operational expertise are second to none. When coupled with his track record as an industry visionary at category-creating companies, we are excited for him to scale Smartsheet to the next phase by leveraging AI investments."
With a career spanning high-growth SaaS transformations, Singh returns to Seattle's tech ecosystem, where he co-founded Concur and previously collaborated with Gupta at Apptio, acquired by IBM for $4.6 billion in 2023. His focus will emphasize customer immersion, strategic alignment, and AI acceleration, ensuring Smartsheet remains the go-to platform for collaborative workflows. "I am incredibly excited to join the Smartsheet team," said Rajeev Singh. "I’ve long admired Smartsheet for its unique position in the market and the immense value it delivers to customers. The company has an incredible foundation, and I am particularly drawn to its vision of becoming the essential platform for intelligent work. My immediate focus will be to connect with our customers, partners and employees, understand their needs and ensure our strategy is perfectly aligned with the opportunities ahead. We will prioritize accelerating our AI investments and strengthening our position as the go-to platform where people and technology partner to get work done."
This leadership transition builds on Smartsheet's momentum, including recent AI enhancements and a robust customer base driving performance amid a stable financial outlook.
Smartsheet delivers an Intelligent Work Management platform trusted by millions of people at companies across the globe, including over 85% of the Fortune 500. The category pioneer and market leader, Smartsheet delivers powerful solutions fueling performance and driving the next wave of innovation. Visit www.smartsheet.com to learn more.
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