SPOTLIGHT ON THE CEO
10 Questions with Alan Trefler of Pegasystems Inc.
In this issue of IR Update, we profile Alan Trefler, Founder & CEO of Pegasystems Inc (Pega). His company provides an enterprise-level artificial intelligence (AI) decision-making and workflow automation platform. A visionary leader, technology change-agent, innovative philanthropist, and trusted advisor to business
executives around the world, Trefler founded Pega in 1983 with the vision of creating software that is easy to use and accessible to businesspeople and information technology people alike. His pioneering work is commonly known today as “low-code.” He first gained visibility on the international stage when he earned a chess master rating at age 19 and, against all
odds, tied for first place in the 1975 World Open Chess Championship. This facilitated his early AI work at Dartmouth College, including working to teach computers to play chess. After graduation, Trefler began a career as a software engineer and architect. However, his passion and support for chess, the game’s community, and current champions continues to this day. Trefler has earned multiple patents and overseen the expansion of Pega to a $1.5 billion revenue global public
company with about 5,500 employees. Today, Pega software is used by some of the most successful and recognized brands as well as government agencies around the world. He has been recognized with numerous awards and accolades for his lifetime of efforts both inside and outside
of work, including Public Company CEO of the Year by the Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council, Software CEO of the Year by the American Business Awards, and the Babson College Academy of Distinguished Entrepreneurs. His book, “Build for Change,” is a best-seller. Trefler takes nothing for granted. As the son of a Holocaust survivor, he makes the most of every opportunity. He
and his wife Pam are champions of education and community support, founding the Trefler Foundation in 1999 to support and improve education and workforce development, health care, and healthy lifestyles. They are dedicated to creating progress and change, especially in communities that experience significant disadvantages. Thanks to NIRI Boston Board Chair Peter Welburn, Vice President, Corporate Development & Investor Relations at Pegasystems Inc. for arranging this interview.
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