Otava Promotes Ben Stiles to Field CTO and Vice President of Product and Alliances
Ben's technical expertise, strategic vision, and passion for building strong partnerships have helped drive Otava forward and we're excited to see the impact he'll continue to make in this new role
This is a Press Release edited by StorageNewsletter.com on June 25, 2026 at 2:00 pmOtava, a player in secure and compliant multi-cloud solutions, announced the promotion of Ben Stiles to Field CTO and VP, product and alliances. Stiles advances his role at the company overseeing the company’s product and partner strategy.
“Ben’s contributions have significantly impacted Otava’s growth and advancement,” said Donnie Gerault, CEO, Otava. “This promotion is a natural and exciting evolution of the incredible work Ben has already been driving across our partner and alliance relationships. His deep expertise, strong industry relationships, and tireless drive for success make him the right person to lead this unified effort.”
With more than two decades of experience in the tech sector, Stiles joined Otava in 2023 as Field CTO, Multi-cloud & Business Resiliency. His new role brings the product team and alliances together, creating strong alignment that will deliver greater value to customers and partners. Stiles will focus on key partnerships while driving thought leadership and solution strategy across Otava’s broader partner ecosystem. He will work closely with sales, product, marketing, and engineering to support Otava’s position as a leading technology and cloud solutions provider.
Prior to joining Otava, Stiles’ extensive technology background included running global engineering teams, building comprehensive IT modernization strategies, and scaling platforms for start-ups. He has led senior engineering teams at Lockheed Martin, built national technical sales teams, and developed product and services portfolios.
“The talented team at Otava is fully dedicated to strengthening the industry alliances that support our business,” said Stiles. “I am thrilled to be taking on this expanded role as Otava continues to stand out and be recognized for its collaborative approach to product and partnerships. I look forward to building on our strong foundation to create future success.”
Based in Colorado, Stiles holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Colorado State University.
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