In a strategic move aimed at fortifying its AI endeavors, Freshworks, a leading customer engagement software company, proudly welcomes Benjamin Wesson as the Vice President of AI. With an illustrious career spanning over two decades in enterprise software development and a steadfast focus on innovation, Wesson brings a wealth of expertise to this pivotal role.
Trailblazing Career Journey
Wesson's journey through the tech landscape reads like a roadmap of innovation and leadership. His recent tenure as the VP of Product and Conversational AI at Espressive showcased his prowess in steering AI-centric initiatives to fruition. Over three years, Wesson played a pivotal role in shaping Espressive's AI strategy, leveraging his extensive experience to drive product innovation.
Prior to his tenure at Espressive, Wesson held pivotal roles at Astound.ai, BigPanda, Okta, Oracle, SAP Labs, Pegasystems, Salesforce, and Oracle's PeopleSoft division. These roles, spanning from directorial to VP positions, underscore his versatility and depth of experience across various facets of AI, product management, and platform development.


