Appian (NASDAQ: APPN) has recently announced the appointment of David Link to its board of directors, effective January 25, 2026. Mr. Link is the co-founder and CEO of ScienceLogic, a global leader in AI-driven IT operations, focusing on service-centric observability and intelligent automation.
Throughout his career, Mr. Link has been instrumental in solving complex operational challenges facing IT organizations. His expertise lies in delivering smarter and more targeted IT management and automation tools, leveraging market transitions in AI, cloud, and advanced analytics. His leadership has significantly contributed to ScienceLogic's continuous growth, with a focus on customer success.
Before founding ScienceLogic in 2003, Mr. Link served as senior vice president at Interliant, Inc., and held senior roles at IBM, leading the development of internet commerce software products. He currently serves on the board of directors for the Northern Virginia Technology Council and has been recognized as an EY Entrepreneur of the Year award winner for the Mid-Atlantic region.
Mr. Link holds a Bachelor of Science from Denison University and holds over 12 technology patents in the IT management field.
Appian, a leader in AI-powered process automation, has been providing process automation for 25 years, specializing in automating complex processes in large enterprises and governments. The company's platform is renowned for its unique reliability and scale, providing a deep understanding of enterprise operations.
The addition of Mr. Link to the board brings a wealth of experience in AI-driven IT operations and automation, further strengthening Appian's leadership in the field. As a result of these announcements, the company's shares have moved -3.51% on the market, and are now trading at a price of $28.62. If you want to know more, read the company's complete 8-K report here.
