
Alan Trefler
Alan Trefler is the Founder and CEO of Pegasystems, a company he established in 1983. For over four decades, he has guided Pega to become a global leader in AI-powered enterprise solutions, pioneering innovations in generative AI, intelligent automation, and AI-powered decisioning. His strategic vision has resulted in multiple patents and breakthrough technologies that enable global enterprises to achieve radical agility.
Career Milestones
- Alan Trefler founded Pegasystems in 1983, serving as CEO and Chairman, and took the company public on NASDAQ in 1996.
- He was granted a US patent in 1998 for Pegasystems' rules-based architecture, a core component of their business process management solutions.
- Trefler was recognized as Software CEO of the Year by the American Business Awards in 2009 and Public Company CEO of the Year by the Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council in 2011.
- In 2014, he authored the best-selling book "Build for Change," focusing on customer and business process management.
- Under his leadership, Pega has become a global powerhouse in AI and automation, aligning with his vision to help enterprises adapt to constant change.
About Pegasystems
Pega (Pegasystems Inc.), founded in 1983, is a software company specializing in AI-powered decisioning and workflow automation. They help large enterprises across industries like financial services, healthcare, and government to streamline operations and enhance customer experiences. Core features include low-code development, BPM, CRM, and AI. Benefits include improved efficiency, increased productivity, and cost savings.