Cerence appoints Arshad as Chief Technology Officer

Cerence announced that it has named Iqbal Arshad, an accomplished technology industry veteran, as its new Chief Technology Officer. In this role, Arshad will lead Cerence’s global technology, engineering, and product development organization, responsible for providing executive leadership for the company’s technology vision, building innovative user experiences for the company’s global automaker and mobility OEM customers, and accelerating Cerence’s product roadmap for new business opportunities. Arshad most recently founded and served as the CEO of xCoefficient, helping companies to transition their products and services to connected platforms by leveraging mobile, cloud, and AI technologies.