Prakash Panjwani Named “CEO of the Year” at 2023 Tech Ascension Awards

Today, we are proud to share the exciting news around WatchGuard CEO Prakash Panjwani’s big win at the annual Tech Ascension Leadership Awards – taking home the program’s prestigious “CEO of the Year” title for 2023!



The Tech Ascension Awards program recognizes the top technology companies and leaders driving cutting-edge, innovative solutions to solve critical challenges in their respective markets. Leadership Award winners are selected based on their business acumen, ability to spark growth and innovation, and their ability to not only shape their own organization – but also their respective industries and culture.

As CEO, Prakash leads WatchGuard with a laser-focus on the company’s mission to make WatchGuard THE security provider for MSPs. He does this with a holistic approach that includes every aspect of the organization, combining his deep understanding of the security market with how to build a successful company culture. Furthermore, Prakash has worked hard to develop a culture of caring, trust and respect at WatchGuard – an approach that makes it easier for both leadership peers and the company at large to produce results.

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