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WSO2 names new CEO to lead next growth phase | Daily FT

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Thursday Sep 17, 2026 Thursday, 20 August 2026 00:26 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}} WSO2 has announced the appointment of Harry Ault as Chief Executive Officer.

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Coverage gap: Low Left coverage
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What happened

Thursday Sep 17, 2026 Thursday, 20 August 2026 00:26 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}} WSO2 has announced the appointment of Harry Ault as Chief Executive Officer.

Why it matters

He will assume day-to-day leadership of WSO2 immediately, working closely with the executive team to advance the company’s strategy and drive continued momentum across its global customer base.

Common ground

Sanjiva Weerawarana, who stepped down from the role in May 2026.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Glittering Generalities: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://www.ft.lk/business/WSO2-names-new-CEO-to-lead-next-growth-phase/34-79626…

psychologyPropaganda Techniques Detected

eFinder identified 2 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 80% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing loaded language helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.
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Glittering Generalities 70% confidence
Using vague, emotionally appealing phrases ('freedom', 'justice') without specifics.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing glittering generalities helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “WSO2 has built a remarkable platform and a loyal customer base of more than 700 enterprise organisations”
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The claim about having more than 700 enterprise organizations is a direct quote from Harry Ault in one web search result; no other independent source corroborates this specific number.
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web search NEUTRAL — “Speed, control and confidence”. Harry Ault commented on his appointment: “Over the past two decades, WSO2 has built a remarkable platform and a loyal customer base of more than 700 enterprise organis…
https://internationalsecurityjournal.com/wso2-appoint-ceo-gr…
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web search NEUTRAL — Why WSO2 The platform your AI needs. Most AI consultants are still figuring out the stack while advising you on it. WSO2 has spent over 20 years building the API, integration, and identity infrastruct…
https://wso2.com/consulting
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web search NEUTRAL — Identity is its own discipline and most API vendors were not built around it. WSO2 brings API management, integration, identity and AI governance together on one platform. That convergence is what mak…
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sudeshvasudevan_great-to-see-…
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Claim 2: “WSO2 Chief Revenue Officer Devaka Randeniya, has served as Acting CEO during the transition period”
CORROBORATED
Three independent web sources explicitly state that Devaka Randeniya, the Chief Revenue Officer, served as Acting CEO during the transition.
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web search NEUTRAL — Devaka Randeniya, WSO2's Chief Revenue Officer, has served as Acting CEO during the transition period and will continue to partner closely with Ault as he steps into the role.
https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/wso2-names-…
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web search NEUTRAL — WSO2 Chief Revenue Officer Devaka Randeniya served as Acting CEO during the transition period and will continue to work closely with Ault following the leadership change.
https://srilankabiz.lk/wso2-names-harry-ault-as-new-ceo-for-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Ault’s appointment comes after an interim period following Founder and former CEO Dr Sanjiva Weerawarana stepping down from the role. For the last few months, Devaka Randeniya, WSO2’s Chief Revenue Of…
https://www.enterprisetimes.co.uk/2026/08/18/wso2-appoints-h…
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Claim 3: “SambaNova Systems, a pioneer in AI inference chip technology”
VERIFIED BY REFERENCE
Wikipedia and multiple web sources confirm SambaNova Systems is an AI and semiconductor company that develops hardware accelerators (RDUs) for AI inference.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Below is a list of notable companies that primarily focus on artificial intelligence (AI). Companies that simply make use of AI but have a different primary focus are not included.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_artificial_intelligenc…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Samba (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈsɐ̃bɐ] ) is a broad term for many of the rhythms that compose the better known Brazilian music genres that originated in the Afro-Brazilian communities of Bahia in t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samba
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — SambaNova Systems, Inc. is an American artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor hardware company. The company designs and manufactures hardware accelerators termed Reconfigurable Dataflow Units …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SambaNova_Systems
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Claim 4: “Ault succeeds Founder and former CEO Dr. Sanjiva Weerawarana, who stepped down from the role in May 2026.”
CORROBORATED
Multiple web search results confirm that Founder Dr. Sanjiva Weerawarana stepped down as CEO, with specific dates mentioned as May/June 2026.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of alumni of Royal College, Colombo in Sri Lanka, often called "Old Royalists".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Royal_College,_Colombo…
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web search NEUTRAL — Austin, TX – May 14, 2026 – WSO2 today announced that its Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Sanjiva Weerawarana, will step down from his role as CEO with effect from June, 2026.
https://wso2.com/about/news/sanjiva-weerawarana-steps-down-a…
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web search NEUTRAL — Dr Sanjiva Weerawarana, WSO2 Founder and CEO. Weerawarana commented, “It has been an incredible journey building WSO2 over the past two decades. I am proud of what we’ve accomplished and confident in …
https://www.enterprisetimes.co.uk/2026/05/15/wso2-founder-dr…
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Claim 5: “His appointment follows a year of significant leadership expansion at WSO2, which has added a new Chief Financial Officer and Chief Marketing Officer.”
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Only one specific news source (Daily FT) mentions the leadership expansion involving a new CFO and CMO. Other sources confirm the CEO appointment but not the CFO/CMO details.
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web search NEUTRAL — WSO2 announced the appointment of Harry Ault as Chief Executive Officer. He will work closely with the executive team.WSO2, the open-source leader in API management and integration, has appointed Harr…
https://www.enterprisetimes.co.uk/2026/08/18/wso2-appoints-h…
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web search NEUTRAL — WSO2 has announced the appointment of Harry Ault as Chief Executive Officer.His appointment follows a year of significant leadership expansion at WSO2, which has added a new Chief Financial Officer an…
https://www.ft.lk/business/WSO2-names-new-CEO-to-lead-next-g…
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web search NEUTRAL — Harry brings more than 20 years of experience in revenue leadership, strategic partnerships, and go-to-market strategy across global markets. He joins us most recently from SambaNova Systems, where he…
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/wso2_harry-ault-is-wso2s-new-…
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Claim 6: “WSO2 has announced the appointment of Harry Ault as Chief Executive Officer.”
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Three independent web sources (LinkedIn, DubaiGlobalNews, and another news report) confirm the appointment of Harry Ault as CEO of WSO2.
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web search NEUTRAL — WSO2 has officially appointed Harry Ault as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a pivotal transition to spearhead the enterprise software leader’s next era of global expansion.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/businesslobbies_wso2-names-ha…
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web search NEUTRAL — WSO2 announced the appointment of Harry Ault as Chief Executive Officer.Harry’s proven ability to build winning teams and scale go-to-market strategy globally makes him the right leader to take WSO2 i…
https://www.enterprisetimes.co.uk/2026/08/18/wso2-appoints-h…
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web search NEUTRAL — WSO2 today announced the appointment of Harry Ault as Chief Executive Officer.Devaka Randeniya, WSO2’s Chief Revenue Officer, has served as Acting CEO during the transition period and will continue to…
https://www.dubaiglobalnews.com/en/2026/08/22/general_news-e…
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Claim 7: “Prior to taking up this role, he was Chief Revenue Officer at SambaNova Systems”
SINGLE SOURCE
While one web search result mentions Harry Ault joined from SambaNova Systems where he served as Chief Revenue Officer, the Wikipedia results provided for this specific claim are irrelevant (listing 1940s honours). Only one relevant source confirms the specific role.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The King's Birthday Honours 1943 were appointments by King George VI to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by people of the British Empire. They were published on 2 June 194…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1943_Birthday_Honours
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 1948 New Year Honours were appointments by many of the Commonwealth realms of King George VI to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by citizens of those countries. They w…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1948_New_Year_Honours
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New Year Honours 1998 for the United Kingdom, Barbados, Grenada, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Belize, Antigua and Barbuda, and Saint Christopher…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1998_New_Year_Honours
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Claim 8: “WSO2 Agentic Enterprise Fabric (AEF), so governance extends to both the agents themselves and the foundation they run on”
SINGLE SOURCE
The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant search results regarding mass spectrometry (Q-TOF, Orbitrap) and does not mention WSO2 Agentic Enterprise Fabric.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 20, 2006 · 原文由 lychx77 发表: 求助－什么是Q-TOF,QQ-TOF,QQQ-TOF，Q是指四级杆吗？ 楼主，你说的对啊！Q就是指的四极杆，TOF是指的飞行时间。QQQ是三重四极杆。两者是四极杆－飞行时间的串联。
https://bbs.instrument.com.cn/topic/488630
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 29, 2006 · 原文由 cannywh 发表: waters 用的是Ar气,他们之间应该是没区别的 氮气和氩气作为碰撞气，作用是一样的，但效果可能会稍微有点差别，因为它们的分子大小不一样，所以打碎情况可能会有略微的差别。
https://bbs.instrument.com.cn/topic/470310
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web search NEUTRAL — Jan 22, 2026 · TOF、QQQ和Orbitrap主要厂家及代表型号,TOF、QQQ和Orbitrap主要厂家及代表型号 近期调研各型号质谱及性能，总结的一些资料，分享给大家1.赛默飞世尔科技：在三大技术线均处于绝对领导地位，尤其是其Orbitrap系列是独家技术，QQ,
https://bbs.instrument.com.cn/topic/9061932
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.