Aires has announced that Dr. Rakesh Thapar has joined the company as Vice President, Product and Technology.

In this newly created role, Rakesh will be responsible for overall information and business technology leadership, focusing on Aires technical strategy and IT operations.

Rakesh brings more than 30 years of information technology experience and leadership to Aires, having gained increasing responsibility throughout his career. He most recently served as the Chief Technology Officer for a Pittsburgh area software firm.

Aires’ Executive Vice President Joleen Lauffer said, “Aires and Rakesh are well acquainted, and we know him to be a dynamic leader with the perfect mix of experience and Aires DNA. We are thrilled to have him as a member of this unstoppable team!”

Photo: Dr. Rakesh Thapar