Frontdoor Appoints Dr. Bala Ganesh as CTO

By Bobby Samwell • Wednesday, June 25 15:26 • Permanent Link

Frontdoor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTDR) has appointed Dr. Bala Ganesh as the Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, effective July 14, 2025. Dr. Ganesh, who has been a member of Frontdoor's board of directors since July 2023, will resign from that position on June 30, 2025.

Dr. Ganesh brings with him a wealth of experience, having previously served as the Chief Technology Officer of Ontrac Logistics, a subsidiary of Ontrac Final Mile, and as a partner at AKF Consulting LLC. His background includes over 10 years at United Parcel Service (UPS), where he held various leadership roles, including Vice President of Engineering and Vice President of Advanced Technology.

During his tenure at UPS, Dr. Ganesh was recognized by Business Insider as one of the 100 people transforming business. He led UPS's technology strategy for aerial drones, robotics, sensors, artificial intelligence, and autonomous vehicles, and also spearheaded the implementation of machine learning prediction models for pricing and other functions as the Vice President of Advanced Analytics and Revenue Management.

Dr. Ganesh holds a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering with a minor in Mathematics, an MBA, and a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, as well as a Bachelor of Arts from the Indian National Defence Academy, where he served as a fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force for six years.

Frontdoor, Inc. is the nation's leading provider of home warranties and new home structural warranties, with over two million members across its two leading brands – American Home Shield and 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty. American Home Shield offers coverage for up to 23 home systems and appliances, while 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty provides structural coverage for new home builders.

Dr. Ganesh expressed his enthusiasm for joining Frontdoor in a day-to-day operational role, citing his familiarity with the company's business models and technology. He intends to leverage his extensive experience with artificial intelligence to enhance the company's product offerings, acquisition tools, and member experience. Today the company's shares have moved -2.49% to a price of $58.195. For more information, read the company's full 8-K submission here.

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