Couchbase Appoints New CEO and CFO

September 29, 2025
Couchbase has appointed BJ Schaknowski as CEO and Amir Jafari as CFO, effective immediately, according to a press release.

Couchbase, Inc. has announced the appointment of BJ Schaknowski as the new Chief Executive Officer and Amir Jafari as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. This leadership change comes as Matt Cain steps down from his roles as Chair, President, and CEO. announced in a press release.

BJ Schaknowski brings over 20 years of experience in the software industry, having previously served as CEO at symplr, where he significantly grew the business. Amir Jafari joins from Blend Labs, where he was CFO and Head of Finance & Operations, bringing expertise in financial transformation and operational excellence.

The appointments mark a new chapter for Couchbase as it aims to accelerate growth and innovation in its AI-driven database solutions. Schaknowski expressed enthusiasm about leading Couchbase, emphasizing its potential in data-driven innovation and AI applications.

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