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Amperity, a leading AI-powered customer data cloud, has appointed Dr. Grigori Melnik as its new chief product officer. With over 25 years of experience in product innovation, Melnik will steer Amperity’s product strategy to fuel growth and enhance its position in the customer data platform market. His expertise in scaling platforms at companies like Microsoft, Splunk, and MongoDB positions him to drive transformative innovation for Amperity’s enterprise clients.
Amperity appoints Dr. Grigori Melnik as chief product officer.
Melnik brings 25+ years of product innovation experience.
Previously led platform growth at Microsoft, Splunk, and Cribl.
Will drive Amperity’s AI-powered customer data platform strategy.
Aims to accelerate innovation for enterprise-scale solutions.
Strengthens Amperity’s leadership in the customer data market.
Dr. Grigori Melnik joins Amperity with a proven track record of driving product transformation across high-growth startups and global enterprises. His past roles at Microsoft, Splunk, MongoDB, Tricentis, and Cribl highlight his ability to scale platforms and deliver impactful solutions. Notably, at Splunk, he contributed to growing the business to over $1 billion in annual revenue while fostering a robust developer ecosystem, a skill set that aligns with Amperity’s goals in the customer data space.
“Grigori is an exceptional product leader who blends deep technical expertise with a clear vision for customer data,” said Tony Owens, CEO of Amperity. “He knows how to build platforms that define categories — and he knows how to do it at enterprise scale. His arrival marks a new chapter for Amperity as we double down on innovation and continue helping the world’s largest brands turn customer data into business growth.” Melnik’s appointment signals Amperity’s commitment to advancing its AI-powered customer data platform to meet the needs of global brands.
“I’ve spent my career building tools that empower technical teams to solve hard problems efficiently,” said Dr. Grigori Melnik. “Amperity is doing exactly that — tackling one of the most complex challenges in the data space with the right mix of ambition, innovation, and customer obsession. I’m incredibly excited to join this talented team and help shape the next wave of product innovation for both our company and our valued customers.” Melnik’s vision will focus on enhancing Amperity’s platform to deliver scalable, AI-driven solutions.
Melnik’s academic background, including a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Calgary, complements his practical experience. His ongoing contributions to software engineering research and advisory roles with firms like Insight Partners and Warburg Pincus further enhance his strategic insight. This appointment bolsters Amperity’s executive team, supporting an ambitious product roadmap aimed at maintaining leadership in the customer data platform market.
Amperity’s appointment of Dr. Grigori Melnik as chief product officer marks a pivotal step in its mission to empower enterprises with innovative, AI-driven customer data solutions. His leadership will drive the next phase of growth, ensuring Amperity continues to deliver transformative value to its clients in a competitive market.
Amperity's Customer Data Cloud empowers brands to transform raw customer data into strategic business assets with unprecedented speed and accuracy. Through AI-powered identity resolution, customizable data models and intelligent automation, Amperity helps technologists eliminate data bottlenecks and accelerate business impact. More than 400 leading brands worldwide, including Alaska Airlines, DICK'S Sporting Goods, BECU and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, rely on Amperity to drive customer insights and revenue growth. Founded in 2016, Amperity operates globally with offices in Seattle, New York City, London and Melbourne.
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