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BJ Schaknowski is the Chief Executive Officer at Couchbase. With a proven track record of leading high-growth technology organizations, he brings extensive executive leadership experience to Couchbase's continued growth and innovation in the database and cloud data services sectors.
Who is the CEO of Couchbase?
BJ Schaknowski serves as Chief Executive Officer at Couchbase, assuming the role in October 2025. He brings a strong background in enterprise technology leadership, having previously served as Chief Executive Officer at symplr and Chief Sales & Marketing Officer at Vertafore. Earlier in his career, he served as an Enlisted Infantry Rifleman in the United States Marine Corps Reserves.
His extensive executive experience and strategic vision position him to drive Couchbase's continued growth and innovation in the database and cloud data services sectors.
Work History
BJ Schaknowski's work history spans leadership roles across enterprise technology and military service. Here is a detailed list of his positions:
- Couchbase - Chief Executive Officer (October 2025 - Present)
- symplr - Chief Executive Officer (November 2020 - October 2025)
- Vertafore - Chief Sales & Marketing Officer (February 2017 - November 2020)
- United States Marine Corps Reserves - Enlisted Infantry Rifleman (January 1996 - January 2004)
Education History
BJ Schaknowski earned his degree from the University of Georgia - Terry College of Business, where he built the academic foundation that has supported his career in enterprise technology leadership.
When did BJ Schaknowski join Couchbase?
BJ Schaknowski assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer at Couchbase in October 2025, bringing with him a wealth of executive leadership experience from across the enterprise technology industry.
