RSA Announces CEO Transition to Propel Next Phase of Growth and Innovation
RSA, a leader in security-first identity solutions and backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates) and STG, has announced a significant leadership transition set to take effect on September 15, 2025. Greg Nelson, the company’s current President and Chief Business Officer, will succeed Rohit Ghai as Chief Executive Officer. After nearly eight years at the helm, Mr. Ghai will transition into a strategic advisory role, ensuring continuity and supporting the company’s future endeavors.
With over three decades of experience spanning software, data, technology, and private equity, Mr. Nelson is a seasoned SaaS executive poised to lead RSA into its next phase of accelerated growth. Under his leadership, RSA plans to focus on four key strategic pillars: passwordless authentication, artificial intelligence (AI), posture management, and highest-assurance identity solutions. These initiatives are designed to address evolving cybersecurity challenges while delivering innovative solutions that meet the needs of RSA’s global customer base.
A Strategic Shift Toward Innovation and Scalability
The decision to appoint Mr. Nelson reflects RSA’s commitment to leveraging favorable market trends and its competitive advantages to drive growth. According to Prashant Mehrotra, Partner and Managing Director at Clearlake Capital Group, “RSA is uniquely positioned to accelerate its growth trajectory. We are confident that Greg’s leadership and focus on innovation across these four strategic pillars will propel the company forward in the years to come.”
Mr. Nelson joined RSA nearly four years ago and has played a pivotal role in reimagining the company’s go-to-market strategy to prioritize customer-centricity and growth. In his new role as CEO, he will continue to build on RSA’s strong foundation, scaling operations and driving innovation to meet the ever-changing demands of its customers.
“This is an incredibly exciting time for RSA,” said Mr. Nelson. “We’ve built tremendous momentum, and now we’re ready to move faster, innovate more boldly, and scale our business to seize new opportunities. With a clear strategy, a strong market position, and the necessary investments in place, I’m confident that RSA will continue to lead the industry in delivering cutting-edge identity security solutions.”
Rohit Ghai’s Legacy of Transformation
Under Mr. Ghai’s leadership, RSA underwent a remarkable transformation. He successfully navigated the company’s carve-out from Dell Technologies, oversaw the separation into independent businesses, and steered RSA back to sustainable growth. During his tenure, RSA modernized its core offerings, shifting from an on-premises point product company to a cloud-based, SaaS-driven identity security platform. This evolution solidified RSA’s reputation as a trusted provider for the world’s most security-sensitive organizations.
“Rohit has led RSA through a period of extraordinary change and growth,” said Ed Didier, Managing Director at STG. “He strengthened the company’s market position, built a high-performing team, and laid the groundwork for continued success under new leadership. On behalf of the Board, we extend our deepest gratitude to Rohit for his contributions and are pleased that he will remain involved as an advisor to the company.”
Strategic Pillars Driving RSA’s Future
As RSA embarks on this new chapter, the company’s strategic priorities will center around four key areas:
- Passwordless Authentication: RSA aims to eliminate reliance on traditional passwords, which are often a weak link in cybersecurity. By adopting passwordless solutions, RSA seeks to enhance both security and user experience, making authentication seamless and more resilient to threats.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI): Leveraging AI will be critical to RSA’s future success. The company plans to use advanced AI technologies to improve threat detection, prevention, and response, enabling faster and more accurate identification of potential risks.
- Posture Management: Strengthening governance, risk, and compliance capabilities will remain a top priority. RSA’s posture management solutions will help organizations maintain robust security frameworks, ensuring they stay ahead of regulatory requirements and emerging threats.
- Highest-Assurance Identity Solutions: RSA will continue to focus on protecting the most security-sensitive organizations. Its highest-assurance identity solutions are designed to safeguard critical assets and provide unparalleled levels of security for industries such as finance, healthcare, and government.
A Foundation for Continued Success
The leadership transition comes at a pivotal moment for RSA, as the company is well-positioned to capitalize on growing demand for advanced identity security solutions. With a strong foundation established under Mr. Ghai’s leadership and a clear roadmap for the future under Mr. Nelson, RSA is poised to deliver even greater value to its customers, partners, and employees.
Mr. Nelson’s appointment signals RSA’s intent to not only maintain but also expand its leadership in the identity security space. By focusing on innovation, scalability, and customer-centric strategies, RSA aims to redefine what’s possible in cybersecurity and identity management.
About RSA
RSA provides mission-critical cybersecurity solutions that protect the world’s most security-sensitive organizations. The RSA Unified Identity Platform provides true passwordless identity security, risk-based access, automated identity intelligence, and comprehensive identity governance across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments. More than 9,000 high-security organizations trust RSA to manage more than 60 million identities, detect threats, secure access, and enable compliance. For additional information, visit our website to contact sales, find a partner, or learn more about RSA.
About Clearlake Capital Group, L.P.
Clearlake Capital Group is a global investment firm managing integrated platforms spanning private equity, liquid and private credit, and other related strategies. Founded in 2006, the firm has more than $90 billion of assets under management and has led or co-led over 400 investments globally. With deep knowledge and operational expertise across the technology, industrials, and consumer sectors, Clearlake seeks to partner with experienced management teams, providing patient, long-term capital and aiming to drive value through its active hands-on operating approach, O.P.S.® (Operations, People, Strategy). Headquartered in Santa Monica, Clearlake maintains a global footprint with offices in Dallas, London, Dublin, Luxembourg, Abu Dhabi, and Singapore. For more information, please visit clearlake.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
About STG
STG is a private equity partner to market leading companies in data, software, and analytics. The firm brings experience, flexibility, and resources to build strategic value and unlock the potential of innovative companies. Partnering with a goal to build customer-centric, market winning portfolio companies, STG seeks to create sustainable foundations for growth that bring value to existing and future stakeholders. The firm is dedicated to transforming and building outstanding technology companies in partnership with world class management teams. STG’s expansive portfolio has consisted of more than 50 global companies. For more information, please visit http://www.stg.com/.
