Former Microsoft and Smartsheet leader to steer product innovation as regional AI investment soars
“Joining the Alteryx team is an incredible opportunity to help our customers realize the full potential of their data at such a pivotal time.”
— Ben Canning, Chief Product Officer, Alteryx
Alteryx has appointed Ben Canning as Chief Product Officer to lead its product vision, strategy, and design. Canning, a seasoned executive with over two decades of experience at Microsoft and most recently Smartsheet, steps into the role at a critical moment as global and regional AI investments reach record highs.
Canning’s leadership will support Alteryx’s mission to empower businesses with AI-ready, analytics-driven solutions, particularly in high-growth regions like the Middle East, where AI spending is forecast to jump from $4.5 billion in 2024 to $14.6 billion by 2028.
