Qlik appoints Anna Sharkey as Chief People Officer

Qlik has appointed Anna Sharkey as its new Chief People Officer, effective November 23, 2026, as the data integration, analytics and artificial intelligence company looks to align its global talent strategy and leadership development with its growth priorities.

Sharkey will report to Saugata Saha, President and Chief Executive Officer, and join the company's Executive Leadership Team. She 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 lead Qlik's global Culture & Talent organisation, overseeing human resources, talent development, recruitment, rewards and change management.

Her mandate will include aligning workforce capabilities, leadership development and talent strategies with the company's business objectives, particularly as organisations navigate changes driven by data and AI.

“Qlik’s growth depends on our people’s ability to turn the opportunities in data and AI into results for customers,” said Saha.

“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 organisational leadership. She most recently served as Chief People Officer at Capstone Investment Advisors and previously held senior HR positions at Blackstone, S&P Global, Barclays and Citi.

Her experience spans talent acquisition, succession planning, leadership and career development, as well as the people-related aspects of mergers and acquisitions. She has also worked across Europe, Africa and North America, bringing international experience to the global remit.

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.

Commenting on her appointment, Sharkey said organisations were more successful when their people strategies and workplace cultures were directly connected to business outcomes.

“The most successful organizations are those that connect their people strategy and culture directly to the business outcomes,” she said.

“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.”

Saha also acknowledged Wry's contribution during her 12-year tenure, crediting her with building the company's Culture & Talent team and supporting employees through organisational changes.

“Ruthann has built a strong Culture & Talent team and helped our people through a great deal of change,” he said. “We are grateful for her leadership, her care for our colleagues and her support during this transition.”