Qlik has appointed Anna Sharkey as its new Chief People Officer, with her appointment effective November 30, 2026. She will report to Saugata Saha, President and Chief Executive Officer, and join the company’s Executive Leadership Team.
Sharkey will succeed Ruthann Wry, who is stepping down after 12 years as Chief People Officer. Wry will remain with Qlik until the end of 2026 to support the leadership transition.
In her new role, Sharkey will oversee Qlik’s global Culture & Talent organisation, with responsibility for human resources, recruitment, talent development, rewards and change management. Her remit will include aligning the company’s people and leadership strategies with its business growth priorities.
“Qlik’s growth depends on our people’s ability to turn the opportunities in data and AI into results for customers,” said Saugata Saha, President and Chief Executive Officer of Qlik. “Anna understands how to connect business strategy with the skills and leadership needed to deliver it. She brings experience guiding organizations through change, with real attention to how people experience that change.”
Sharkey brings more than 25 years of experience in human resources and leadership. She previously served as Chief People Officer at Capstone Investment Advisors and held senior HR positions at Blackstone, S&P Global, Barclays and Citi.
Her professional experience spans talent acquisition, succession planning, leadership and career development, as well as the people-related aspects of mergers and acquisitions. Having lived and worked across Europe, Africa and North America, she also brings international experience to the role.
Sharkey holds a BSc in Social Science/Social Work from Lund University in Sweden and an MBA from the University of Wales, College of Cardiff, in the United Kingdom.
“The most successful organizations are those that connect their people strategy and culture directly to the business outcomes,” said Sharkey. “I look forward to working with the team to continue to strengthen that connection, build leadership capabilities and foster a culture that enables both our people and Qlik to succeed.“
Reflecting on the outgoing executive’s contribution, Saha added, “Ruthann has built a strong Culture & Talent team and helped our people through a great deal of change,” Saha added. “We are grateful for her leadership, her care for our colleagues and her support during this transition.”
