Rainbird Technologies, a pioneer in deterministic and auditable AI, announced on September 3, 2025, the appointment of Coenraad van der Poel as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). With over 30 years of experience, van der Poel will lead Rainbird’s commercial strategy to drive global expansion and capitalize on growing demand for trustworthy AI.
Coenraad van der Poel named CRO of Rainbird Technologies on September 3, 2025.
Brings 30+ years of SaaS and go-to-market expertise from UiPath, Accenture, and HP.
Will lead US market expansion and strengthen partner ecosystems.
Rainbird’s AI platform focuses on deterministic, auditable decision-making.
Recognized by IDC as a Major Player in Decision Intelligence.
Aims to accelerate enterprise adoption of trustworthy AI solutions.
Coenraad van der Poel, a former UiPath executive, joins Rainbird to spearhead its commercial strategy as the company enters a phase of accelerated growth. His role will focus on expanding Rainbird’s presence in the US, enhancing its partner ecosystem, and scaling enterprise and developer communities. James Duez, Co-Founder and CEO, stated, “Coenraad’s appointment signals a major step forward for Rainbird as we prepare for our next phase of global expansion.”
Van der Poel’s extensive experience includes driving record-breaking growth at UiPath as its first US executive, establishing leadership in Intelligent Automation. He has also held senior roles at Accenture, HP Enterprise Services, and EzGov, and advised high-growth tech firms on go-to-market strategies. His expertise in scaling SaaS businesses aligns with Rainbird’s goal to meet the rising demand for transparent AI solutions.
Rainbird’s neurosymbolic AI platform, combining knowledge graphs, symbolic reasoning, and generative AI, delivers deterministic and auditable outcomes, setting it apart in a market dominated by probabilistic models. Van der Poel noted, “In a market dominated by probabilistic AI models that can’t explain their decisions, Rainbird’s approach is unique and urgently needed.” His leadership will drive adoption in regulated sectors where trust and explainability are critical.
Recognized by IDC as a Major Player in Decision Intelligence and highlighted in Gartner’s research, Rainbird is well-positioned to lead in enterprise AI. With van der Poel’s appointment, the company aims to accelerate adoption, leveraging its $7.2M revenue and 55 employees to expand its global footprint. The focus on partner-led growth and US market expansion signals a strategic push to meet enterprise demand for compliant, efficient AI solutions.
Rainbird is an award-winning AI platform that automates complex, evidence-based decisions with trust and explainability at scale. Its neurosymbolic technology combines knowledge graphs, symbolic reasoning, and generative AI to deliver deterministic, auditable outcomes. Trusted in regulated sectors, Rainbird captures documented rules and human expertise, enabling organizations to boost efficiency, ensure compliance, and maximize AI investment value.
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