Prakash Panjwani

SVP and GM, Software Monetization Solutions

Prakash Panjwani oversees new business initiatives at SafeNet, including Mergers and Acquisitions planning and integration, Professional Services, as well as critical infrastructure to support SafeNet’s operations, such as Information Services and Customer Support.

Prakash also serves as General Manager for SafeNet’s industry-leading Software Rights Management portfolio, responsible for product management, product marketing, engineering, and other supporting functions.

Mr. Panjwani joined SafeNet as Vice President of Worldwide Embedded Sales in September 2002, and was responsible for SafeNet's sales to leading OEM companies around the globe. He has since held several executive positions at SafeNet, including Senior Vice President of Operations and General Manager of several business units. During his tenure at SafeNet, he has been responsible for the integration of several of SafeNet’s acquisitions, including Aladdin Knowledge Systems.

Mr. Panjwani has more than 20 years of experience in the software, security, and telecom industries. Prior to joining SafeNet, Mr. Panjwani spent more than four years at Certicom Corporation in various management positions, including Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Business Development. Prior to this, he served at Motorola Inc. and Telcordia (formerly Bellcore).

Mr. Panjwani holds a Masters degree in Information Networking from Carnegie Mellon University, and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Columbia University.