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Cision Canada
08-07-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
CloudKeeper Expands to North America, Strengthens Leadership, Accelerating Global Momentum
NEW YORK, July 8, 2025 /CNW/ -- CloudKeeper, a leading provider of comprehensive cloud cost optimization solutions and services, has announced its strategic expansion into North America. The move signals the company's commitment to deepening customer engagement and delivering tailored FinOps and cloud cost optimization solutions to businesses in the region. This expansion follows a year of exceptional growth for CloudKeeper, which closed the previous fiscal year with $200 million in annualized revenue and $20 million in EBITDA, reflecting a 50% year-over-year increase. The company added 101 new customers globally, with momentum continuing to build across industry verticals. To accelerate its North American expansion, CloudKeeper has strengthened its leadership team with key appointments. Kenneth Ziegler, current CEO of Leapwork and former CEO of Logicworks, has joined as Senior Advisor and Board Member. With decades of experience in scaling cloud and managed service businesses, Ken will work closely with the leadership team to guide strategic initiatives and support CloudKeeper's growth in the region. Joining him is Ryan Freilino, a seasoned industry veteran, who has been appointed as Chief Revenue Officer for North America. Ryan will lead regional revenue growth and retention strategies across the U.S. market, and will be driving alliances & partnerships with hyperscalers. In addition, CloudKeeper has onboarded several experienced cloud, DevOps, and sales professionals to enhance regional outreach and strengthen customer engagement. Supporting these developments, Naman Jain, CloudKeeper's Chief Growth & Marketing Officer, has recently relocated to the United States as part of the company's strategic efforts to expand its footprint in the region. With this, Naman will focus on strengthening CloudKeeper's brand presence across the U.S. and will lead the development and execution of the go-to-market strategy tailored to the region's unique dynamics. His relocation underscores CloudKeeper's commitment to building a stronger local presence, fostering closer relationships with customers and partners, and accelerating growth in one of its most critical markets. The company has also realigned its internal sales leadership to focus on the unique dynamics of the U.S. cloud ecosystem, ensuring its offerings are deeply aligned with local customer needs and regulatory requirements. CloudKeeper already serves over 150 customers in North America, representing nearly 35% of its global customer base and 42% of worldwide revenue share, across industries such as technology, retail, healthcare, and financial services. The region has emerged as one of CloudKeeper's fastest-growing markets, with an 80% year-over-year increase in revenue, underscoring the company's rising momentum and relevance in the market. "Expanding into the U.S. has always been a key objective for us, and we believe the timing is just right. With the global expertise we've built over the years, we're now well-equipped to bring our solutions closer to a market that's leading the charge in cloud innovation," said Deepak Mittal, CEO and Founder, CloudKeeper."Having a local presence will allow us to better understand regional challenges, work more closely with our customers, and tailor our offerings to their needs. It's exciting to be here - right in the middle of some of the most revolutionary businesses in the world." Ryan Freilino, Chief Revenue Officer, North America, added: "Having worked in the U.S. cloud space for years, I see CloudKeeper as the missing piece in the cloud optimization puzzle many businesses deal with. I'm excited to help these companies adopt smarter, sustainable cloud practices and bring innovation and efficiency together in a way that truly scales." Sharing his perspective, Naman Jain, Chief Growth & Marketing Officer, said: "We've already seen strong success in the U.S. market, working with a wide range of businesses across industries. Being on the ground now helps us to better understand local needs, offer more customized solutions, and build deeper relationships with the customers and the hyperscalers. It's an exciting step toward unlocking new opportunities and delivering even greater value in the region." CloudKeeper has grown into a comprehensive suite of cloud cost optimization solutions, including FinOps and DevOps consulting to automated optimization tools, well-architected reviews, cloud migration support, and 24/7 expert assistance. With a strong focus on AWS, CloudKeeper's expansion into the U.S. also marks a significant move to build closer collaboration with AWS teams in the region. Its niche offering, CloudKeeper EDP+, has already emerged as a preferred solution for AWS Enterprise Discount Programs in other markets. Additionally, its latest innovation - CloudKeeper Tuner, an automated AWS usage optimization platform - has attracted over 150 sign-ups within just 30 days of launch. The company has also extended its services to Google Cloud, onboarding over 20 GCP customers within six months. As North American businesses rapidly adopt AI, scale digital infrastructure, and embrace multi- and hybrid-cloud strategies, CloudKeeper aims to be the trusted partner helping them achieve greater efficiency, performance, and savings in the cloud. About CloudKeeper CloudKeeper is a comprehensive cloud cost optimization partner that combines the power of group buying & commitments management, expert cloud consulting & support, and an enhanced visibility & usage optimization platform to reduce your cloud cost & help maximize the value from AWS & Google Cloud. An AWS Premier Partner and Google Cloud Partner, CloudKeeper has helped 400+ global companies save an average of 20 percent on their cloud bills, modernize their cloud set-up, and maximize value, all while maintaining flexibility and avoiding any long-term commitments or costs. Contact Information
Globe and Mail
14-04-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
CloudKeeper welcomes Kenneth Ziegler as Senior Advisor and Board Member
NEW YORK , /CNW/ -- CloudKeeper, a leading provider of comprehensive cloud optimization platforms and services, announces the joining of Kenneth Ziegler ("Ken") as a Senior Advisor and Board Member. Based in New York , Ken brings over 25 years of experience in the technology and cloud services industry, with a proven track record of driving growth and innovation in the sector. As the former President and CEO of Logicworks (now RapidScale), Ken played a pivotal role in transforming the company into a trusted partner for AWS and Azure customers, before being acquired by Cox Communications in 2023. At CloudKeeper, Ken will focus on accelerating the growth journey and expanding the footprint in the U.S. market. He will collaborate closely with the leadership team to drive strategic initiatives and refine CloudKeeper's future roadmap. Deepak Mittal , CEO of CloudKeeper, expressed his enthusiasm about the new appointment: "Ken's extensive experience in scaling technology organizations, combined with his deep understanding of the cloud business, will be invaluable to CloudKeeper as we continue to grow. We are thrilled to have him on board to support our continued success." Ken Ziegler added: "CloudKeeper is well-positioned in the cloud optimization space, helping organizations manage costs and improve operational efficiency. I'm excited to work with the team to drive growth and amplify CloudKeeper's impact both in North America and globally!" In addition to his role at CloudKeeper, Ken serves as an Advisory Director at Charlesbank Capital Partners ( USA ) and sits on the Board of Directors for Maltego Technologies ( Germany ) and Quorum Cyber (UK). About CloudKeeper CloudKeeper is a comprehensive cloud cost optimization partner that combines the power of group buying & commitments management, expert cloud consulting & support, and an enhanced visibility & usage optimization platform to reduce your cloud cost & help maximize the value from AWS, Microsoft Azure, & Google Cloud. An AWS Premier Partner, Google Cloud Partner and Azure Technology Consulting Partner, CloudKeeper has helped 400+ global companies save an average of 20% on their cloud bills, modernize their cloud set-up and maximize value — all while maintaining flexibility and avoiding any long-term commitments or cost.
