Progress Software Appoints Bridget Collins as Chief Information Officer

Progress Software announced on August 18 that Bridget Collins has been appointed Chief Information Officer. Collins began her career there as a software engineer before building a three-decade executive profile across Nuance, Cerence, and Rapid7.

Collins reports directly to CEO Yogesh Gupta and takes on a mandate that spans four distinct responsibilities simultaneously: leading the global IT and security organization, accelerating AI adoption across Progress Software's internal operations, overseeing cybersecurity, and managing M&A integration for a company that has grown significantly through acquisition.

Collins will evaluate emerging technologies and strengthen Progress Software's frameworks for data, security, and AI usage, according to the press release.

"Bridget's deep expertise in enterprise technology, business transformation and cybersecurity will help us continue scaling our operations, integrating acquisitions and delivering exceptional experiences for our employees and customers," said Yogesh Gupta, CEO of Progress Software. "It is especially heartening to welcome Bridget back to Progress where she began her career as a software engineer."