Saugata Saha on Data, AI, and What's Next for Qlik

Aug 12, 2026

Qlik CEO Saugata Saha sits down with Jessica DuBois, Senior Director of Global Tech Partners, for his first external conversation since joining the company.

Saugata discusses what drew him to Qlik, the opportunity he sees at the intersection of data and AI, and why bringing increasingly capable AI together with trusted, governed data remains one of the most important challenges facing organizations today.

He also shares his priorities for his first 90–100 days, the role of Qlik’s partner ecosystem, and what customers and partners can expect from his leadership.

Chapters

00:00 Unlocking Value from Data

00:24 Introduction

00:55 Why Saugata Joined Qlik

01:55 Data, AI, and Competitive Advantage

03:01 Customers, Partners, and the Ecosystem

03:58 Priorities for the First 90–100 Days

04:44 What Customers and Partners Can Expect

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