Snowflake Appoints Internal Veteran as New CRO, Reaffirms Fiscal 2027 Guidance

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Snowflake announced the departure of its Chief Revenue Officer and the appointment of an internal veteran to the role, while also reaffirming its financial guidance for fiscal 2027.

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• Chief Revenue Officer Departs

  Michael Gannon departed from his role as Chief Revenue Officer for personal reasons, effective March 31, 2026. He will receive certain cash payments and his equity awards will continue to vest during a transitional consulting period.

• Internal Veteran Appointed CRO

  Jonathan Beaulier, who has been with Snowflake since 2016 and most recently served as GVP, U.S. Majors Sales, was appointed as the new Chief Revenue Officer, effective March 31, 2026.

• Fiscal 2027 Guidance Reaffirmed

  The company reaffirmed its financial guidance for the first quarter and full-year of fiscal 2027, which was originally issued on February 25, 2026.

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Snowflake announced a significant leadership change with the departure of its Chief Revenue Officer, Michael Gannon, for personal reasons. The immediate appointment of Jonathan Beaulier, a long-standing internal sales leader, as the new CRO suggests a smooth transition and continuity in the company's go-to-market strategy. The reaffirmation of fiscal 2027 guidance alongside this executive change provides stability and indicates that the company's outlook remains consistent despite the leadership shift. Investors will likely monitor the impact of this transition on sales performance in upcoming quarters.