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Netstat -vat by Sean Michael Kerner (bio)

A command line view of IT



EnterpriseDB nabs former Red Hat exec as CEO

enterprisedb.gifFrom the 'where are they now' files:

EnterpriseDB which is a leading backer of the open source PostgreSQL database effort, today named a new CEO. Ed Boyajian, former vice president and general manager, North American sales, Red Hat (NYSE: RHT) will take over from Andy Astor (the current CEO) effective June 9th.

I've written about EnterpriseDB numerous times over the years, met Andy Astor (briefly in Toronto at the PostgreSQL anniversary event) and spoken to him for interviews. He is (and was) a fine spokesperson and an exemplary open source CEO, it's a pity in my view that he is stepping aside - he's staying on as executive vice president of business development (which might play to his speaking/sales strengths).

The 'funny' thing is that Astor is being replaced in the CEO job by a man that ran sales for Red Hat. In all honesty in all the years i've been using and writing about Red Hat I've never actually spoken with or heard of Ed Boyajian. That is neither a good thing or a bad thing - it's just a personal observation.

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Andy Astor said:

Thanks very much, Sean, for the kind words. I've had a great run in the CEO role, and am really pleased with our outcomes to date (like 300 customers, 250% YOY revenue growth, and 100 of the most talented colleagues in the world). It's now time to bring in someone with a terrific track record in open source infrastructure software, capable of taking us to the next level. I am truly excited about Ed's joining, and about my new role. Stay tuned!

Hi Sean,

Having worked at Red Hat (as part of the JBoss acquisition) up until recently (I'm at Ringside Networks now), I can honestly say that Ed Boyajian is one of the good guys who "get it". Yes, Ed ran NA Sales at Red Hat, but he is also very much a strategic thinker who balances this quarter execution with where things need to go in the future.

I am excited for Ed Boyajian, Andy Astor (another great guy), and the EnterpriseDB team.

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