AppViewX, a global leader in automated certificate lifecycle management (CLM) and public key infrastructure (PKI) solutions, organised a press meeting on 27th February 2025 to announce its acquisition by Haveli Investments.
Haveli Investments is an Austin-based private equity firm specializing in technology-driven growth investments.
As part of this strategic acquisition, cybersecurity veteran Dino DiMarino has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead AppViewX into its next phase of growth.
Anand Purusothaman, Founder and Chief Technology Officer, AppViewX; Prabhakar Manickam, Chief Customer Officier; Dino Dimarino, Chief Executive Officier and Stephen Tarleton, Chief Revenue Officier addressed the media.
The move underscores Haveli’s confidence in AppViewX’s market leadership and its commitment to leveraging India’s world-class technology talent to accelerate growth and innovation.
AppViewX has long regarded India as a vital hub of its global operations, hosting two Centers of Excellence in Coimbatore and Bengaluru. Home to a highly skilled workforce of engineers, developers, security experts, and GTM talent.
India plays a pivotal role in advancing the company’s SaaS-based, automation-first approach to machine and non-human identity management. Recognizing this strategic importance, Haveli Investments views India as a key driver of AppViewX’s future growth, reinforcing its commitment to invest in the region’s deep technical expertise and innovation ecosystem.
“AppViewX’s journey has been nothing short of extraordinary—from its roots in India to emerging as a global leader in machine identity security and post-quantum readiness,” said Anand Purusothaman.
“Our success is a testament to the exceptional talent and innovation cultivated in our India centres, where some of the brightest minds have shaped our cutting-edge solutions with unwavering dedication and vision. As we step into this exciting new chapter, I’m confident that under Dino’s leadership, AppViewX will scale new heights and continue driving world-class innovation.”
Dino DiMarino brings extensive leadership experience from Qualys, Snyk, and Mimecast, where he played a pivotal role in scaling revenues and expanding global operations. His experience in leading large teams—including India-based development and innovation teams—positions him well to harness the country’s talent in driving AppViewX’s next phase of growth.
“I am thrilled to join AppViewX at such a transformative moment,” said Dino DiMarino. “With Post-Quantum Cryptography on the horizon, the demand for machine and non-human identity management is growing exponentially India will continue to be at the heart of our innovation and growth strategy and we are committed to expanding our presence, nurturing local talent, and developing cutting-edge security solutions that empower enterprises worldwide.”
“We are thrilled to partner with the entire AppViewX team to help fuel the next generation of growth and expand the Company’s leadership position in the rapidly growing identity market,” said Ian Loring, Senior Managing Director and Executive Chair at Haveli Investments.
“With enterprise customer demand for Machine and Non-Human Identity Management growing at an accelerated pace, we believe AppViewX is exceptionally well positioned to deliver its market leading solutions at scale.”
AppViewX also announced additional leadership appointments, including Jim Vasil as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Stephen Tarleton as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Their combined expertise will further solidify the company’s financial strength and global market expansion.
Prabhakar Manickam will continue his current role as Chief Customer Officer and will remain focused on facilitating deep customer relationships with AppViewX’s customers.
Anand Purusothaman will take on a full-time board role, continuing to support AppViewX’s strategic growth and innovation. To further accelerate product development, the company is hiring a CTO in India to expand its centers of excellence in Bangalore and Coimbatore.
