{"id":1619,"date":"2025-10-16T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/solutions.axs.com\/us\/?p=1619"},"modified":"2025-10-15T10:08:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T17:08:34","slug":"axs-nikhil-bobde-alex-hazboun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/solutions.axs.com\/us\/2025\/10\/16\/axs-nikhil-bobde-alex-hazboun\/","title":{"rendered":"AXS appoints Nikhil Bobde as Chief Technology Officer and names Alex Hazboun Chief Innovation Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” background_enable_image=”off” background_position=”top_center” width=”100%” custom_padding=”50px||50px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” admin_label=”Headline Row” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”|5%||5%|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”|5%||5%|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _dynamic_attributes=”content” _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Euclid Circular B Semibold|||on|||||” text_font_size=”10px” text_line_height=”1.4em” header_3_font=”Euclid Circular B – Regular||||||||” header_3_text_color=”#505050″ header_3_font_size=”20px” header_3_line_height=”1.1em” max_width=”675px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||3px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9jYXRlZ29yaWVzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9mZiIsInNlcGFyYXRvciI6IiB8ICIsImNhdGVnb3J5X3R5cGUiOiJjYXRlZ29yeSJ9fQ==@[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _dynamic_attributes=”content” _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Euclid Circular B Semibold||||||||” text_font_size=”12px” text_line_height=”1em” header_3_font=”Euclid Circular B – Regular||||||||” header_3_text_color=”#505050″ header_3_font_size=”20px” header_3_line_height=”1.1em” max_width=”675px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”0px||10px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||10px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9kYXRlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJkYXRlX2Zvcm1hdCI6ImRlZmF1bHQiLCJjdXN0b21fZGF0ZV9mb3JtYXQiOiIifX0=@[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Headline” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _dynamic_attributes=”content” _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Euclid Circular B Semibold||||||||” text_text_color=”#505050″ text_font_size=”34px” text_line_height=”1.1em” header_font=”Euclid Circular B – Semibold||||||||” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font_size=”42px” header_line_height=”1.1em” background_enable_color=”off” width=”100%” max_width=”675px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”0px||20px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” header_text_shadow_style=”preset1″ header_text_shadow_color=”rgba(0,14,46,0.29)” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IiIsImFmdGVyIjoiIn19@[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text content_tablet=”LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA<\/strong> \u2014 AXS, the trusted leader in advanced ticketing and live event technology worldwide, today announced two key leadership appointments as part of its continued technology transformation and global growth. Nikhil Bobde has been named Chief Technology Officer, reporting to Chief Executive Officer Bryan Perez, and Alex Hazboun will assume the newly created role of Chief Innovation Officer and report to Bobde.\n\n
%22Nikhil\n
Nikhil Bobde<\/div>\n<\/div>The appointments build on the company\u2019s recent momentum\u2014including infrastructure upgrades, ticketing system enhancements, and new user experience features\u2014and reflect AXS\u2019s commitment to building a future-ready platform rooted in trust, stability, and scalability.\n\n\u201cNikhil and Alex will accelerate our ability to deliver the most secure, personalized and seamless live event experiences,\u201d said Perez. \u201cTogether with our product leadership, AXS is better positioned than ever to lead the future of ticketing.\u201d\n\nBobde joins AXS from Thumbtack and brings more than 20 years of experience in scaling consumer technology platforms at Microsoft and Meta. Previously, he led the engineering teams that grew Facebook Video and Messenger to hundreds of millions of users and played a pivotal role in developing the technology infrastructure for some of the world\u2019s most widely used applications, including Instagram and Facebook.\n\nAs CTO, Bobde will oversee AXS\u2019s global technology organization, driving innovation, platform scalability, and technical excellence. Based in Silicon Valley, he will also spearhead the opening of a new AXS office in the Bay Area to deepen access to world-class engineering talent.\n\n
%22Alex
Alex Hazboun<\/div><\/div>\u201cI\u2019m excited to join AXS at such a transformative moment,\u201d said Bobde. \u201cLive events create some of life\u2019s most meaningful experiences, and AXS has the strategy and technology to redefine how fans connect with those moments.\u201d\n\nIn his new purview as Chief Innovation Officer, Hazboun, a long-time AXS executive and globally respected industry leader, will lead a dedicated team focused on next-generation technologies, architecture, and strategic initiatives designed to keep AXS ahead of the curve.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m thrilled to dedicate my focus to innovation,\u201d said Hazboun. \u201cWe are building solutions that will transform ticketing and create entirely novel opportunities for fans, artists, venues and teams.\u201d” content_phone=”LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA<\/strong> \u2014 AXS, the trusted leader in advanced ticketing and live event technology worldwide, today announced two key leadership appointments as part of its continued technology transformation and global growth. Nikhil Bobde has been named Chief Technology Officer, reporting to Chief Executive Officer Bryan Perez, and Alex Hazboun will assume the newly created role of Chief Innovation Officer and report to Bobde.\n\nThe appointments build on the company\u2019s recent momentum\u2014including infrastructure upgrades, ticketing system enhancements, and new user experience features\u2014and reflect AXS\u2019s commitment to building a future-ready platform rooted in trust, stability, and scalability.\n\n\u201cNikhil and Alex will accelerate our ability to deliver the most secure, personalized and seamless live event experiences,\u201d said Perez. \u201cTogether with our product leadership, AXS is better positioned than ever to lead the future of ticketing.\u201d\n\n
%22Nikhil
Nikhil Bobde<\/div><\/div>Bobde joins AXS from Thumbtack and brings more than 20 years of experience in scaling consumer technology platforms at Microsoft and Meta. Previously, he led the engineering teams that grew Facebook Video and Messenger to hundreds of millions of users and played a pivotal role in developing the technology infrastructure for some of the world\u2019s most widely used applications, including Instagram and Facebook.\n\nAs CTO, Bobde will oversee AXS\u2019s global technology organization, driving innovation, platform scalability, and technical excellence. Based in Silicon Valley, he will also spearhead the opening of a new AXS office in the Bay Area to deepen access to world-class engineering talent.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m excited to join AXS at such a transformative moment,\u201d said Bobde. \u201cLive events create some of life\u2019s most meaningful experiences, and AXS has the strategy and technology to redefine how fans connect with those moments.\u201d\n\n
%22Alex
Alex Hazboun<\/div><\/div>In his new purview as Chief Innovation Officer, Hazboun, a long-time AXS executive and globally respected industry leader, will lead a dedicated team focused on next-generation technologies, architecture, and strategic initiatives designed to keep AXS ahead of the curve.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m thrilled to dedicate my focus to innovation,\u201d said Hazboun. \u201cWe are building solutions that will transform ticketing and create entirely novel opportunities for fans, artists, venues and teams.\u201d” content_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”Article Body” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Euclid Circular B Regular||||||||” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.5em” header_font=”Euclid Circular B Semibold||||||||” header_2_font=”Euclid Circular B Semibold||||||||” header_3_font=”Euclid Circular B Semibold||||||||” header_3_text_color=”#505050″ header_3_font_size=”20px” header_3_line_height=”1.2em” header_4_font=”Euclid Circular B Semibold||||||||” max_width=”675px” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”10px||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA<\/strong> \u2014 AXS, the trusted leader in advanced ticketing and live event technology worldwide, today announced two key leadership appointments as part of its continued technology transformation and global growth. Nikhil Bobde has been named Chief Technology Officer, reporting to Chief Executive Officer Bryan Perez, and Alex Hazboun will assume the newly created role of Chief Innovation Officer and report to Bobde.\n\n
\"Nikhil\n
Nikhil Bobde<\/div>\n<\/div>The appointments build on the company\u2019s recent momentum\u2014including infrastructure upgrades, ticketing system enhancements, and new user experience features\u2014and reflect AXS\u2019s commitment to building a future-ready platform rooted in trust, stability, and scalability.\n\n\u201cNikhil and Alex will accelerate our ability to deliver the most secure, personalized and seamless live event experiences,\u201d said Perez. \u201cTogether with our product leadership, AXS is better positioned than ever to lead the future of ticketing.\u201d\n\nBobde joins AXS from Thumbtack and brings more than 20 years of experience in scaling consumer technology platforms at Microsoft and Meta. Previously, he led the engineering teams that grew Facebook Video and Messenger to hundreds of millions of users and played a pivotal role in developing the technology infrastructure for some of the world\u2019s most widely used applications, including Instagram and Facebook.\n\nAs CTO, Bobde will oversee AXS\u2019s global technology organization, driving innovation, platform scalability, and technical excellence. Based in Silicon Valley, he will also spearhead the opening of a new AXS office in the Bay Area to deepen access to world-class engineering talent.\n\n
\"Alex
Alex Hazboun<\/div><\/div>\u201cI\u2019m excited to join AXS at such a transformative moment,\u201d said Bobde. \u201cLive events create some of life\u2019s most meaningful experiences, and AXS has the strategy and technology to redefine how fans connect with those moments.\u201d\n\nIn his new purview as Chief Innovation Officer, Hazboun, a long-time AXS executive and globally respected industry leader, will lead a dedicated team focused on next-generation technologies, architecture, and strategic initiatives designed to keep AXS ahead of the curve.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m thrilled to dedicate my focus to innovation,\u201d said Hazboun. \u201cWe are building solutions that will transform ticketing and create entirely novel opportunities for fans, artists, venues and teams.\u201d[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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