OTAVA, a leader in secure and compliant multi-cloud solutions, has appointed Donnie Gerault as its new president and chief executive officer.
Gerault brings more than two decades of proven leadership, with deep expertise in the managed cloud services industry. He has successfully led multiple tech companies as CEO and most recently served as a senior executive at both Lenovo and Atos.
“We are thrilled to welcome Donnie to the OTAVA team,” said John Reardon, president and CEO of OTAVA’s parent company Schurz Communications. “His track record of success, cloud industry expertise, and proven ability to scale organizations are ideal qualities for guiding OTAVA’s next phase. Additionally, Donnie’s management style and communication skills are a great fit for OTAVA’s already strong culture. With his direction, OTAVA will continue to strengthen its market position and deliver exceptional value to customers.”
Gerault has built deep expertise in the cloud and IT industry, with a focus on organizational growth and leadership. He previously served as CEO of Cloud49, where he led initiatives in cloud modernization, orchestration and optimization. Earlier in his career he held a key executive role at ERGOS Technology Partners, where he identified and executed acquisitions of global technology services businesses to drive growth and expansion.
“OTAVA is recognized in the industry for its exceptional service and results, and I’m excited to join the company to build on its success and momentum,” said Gerault. “I look forward to working alongside this talented team and leading the organization into its next chapter of success.”
