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Acronis rehires Mark Wong as Chief Corporate Officer
Former General Counsel returns to lead legal, M&A and regulatory affairs.
MUMBAI: Mark Wong just pulled a classic sequel move at Acronis because when the legal eagle flies back after nine years, even cyber protection gets a stronger wingman. Acronis, the global cyber protection leader, has welcomed back Mark Wong as chief corporate & business development officer. In this role, Wong will serve as general counsel and oversee legal & governance, government & regulatory affairs, and mergers & acquisitions key functions supporting the company’s rapid strategic expansion.
Acronis, CEO Jan-Jaap Jager said, “Mark’s deep legal expertise and experience scaling global technology companies make him an exceptional addition to our leadership team. Having worked with Mark previously, we know firsthand his ability to build strong governance and legal frameworks while supporting strategic growth initiatives.”
Wong originally served as Acronis General Counsel from 2010 to 2017, helping establish the company’s legal and governance foundation during a critical phase of international growth. He most recently spent nearly nine years as Senior Vice President of Legal at a leading backup and replication software company, leading a global legal team across 30 countries and guiding multiple strategic acquisitions during significant expansion.
“I’m excited to return to Acronis at a hyper-growth time for the company,” Wong said. “Acronis has proven to continue to innovate while expanding its global footprint, and I look forward to working with the leadership team to strengthen our governance, pursue strategic opportunities, and support the company’s next phase of growth.”
The return of a familiar legal architect comes as Acronis accelerates its worldwide push in cyber protection, data management and business continuity solutions.
In a tech world where threats evolve faster than updates, Acronis isn’t just fortifying its defences, it’s bringing back the lawyer who helped build the original fortress, proving the best protection sometimes comes full circle.
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Spark Eighteen acquires Voice AI startup JAM to boost capabilities
Deal brings voice tech edge as studio bets big on AI-led product growth
NEW DELHI: Spark Eighteen has acquired JAM, a Voice AI startup focused on building intelligent voice agents, in a move aimed at strengthening its capabilities in the fast-evolving artificial intelligence space.
Founded by Aayush Narang, Spark Eighteen has positioned itself as a global technology partner with a team of over 200 engineers, building digital products for startups and enterprises, particularly in the US market. The company operates a venture-building arm, Spark Eighteen Studio, alongside its investment vertical, Aay Capital, which backs early-stage startups.
JAM, founded by Ashish Khurana and Akshay Dewan, brings expertise in deploying scalable, human-like voice AI systems across use cases such as customer support, operations and workflow automation. Both founders were early team members at Zomato and Hyperpure, adding operational depth to the venture.
As part of the acquisition, Akshay Dewan will join Spark Eighteen as vice president of product and business operations, bringing experience in product strategy and scaling operations. Meanwhile, Ashish Khurana, who previously held leadership roles including senior director of engineering at Yubi and head of engineering at Zomato, will exit the company following the completion of the deal.
The acquisition will see JAM integrated into Spark Eighteen Studio, where it will contribute to building and scaling new AI-driven products, particularly in the voice interface layer, an area gaining traction as businesses look to simplify interactions with customers and systems.
Commenting on the move, Spark Eighteen founder Aayush Narang said, “Voice is emerging as a dominant interface in how businesses interact with customers and systems. JAM brings a strong foundation in this space, and together we aim to accelerate the adoption of intelligent, scalable voice solutions globally.”
Echoing this sentiment, JAM co-founder Ashish Khurana said, “We’ve always believed voice AI will fundamentally reshape user experiences in the tech and digital space. By joining Spark Eighteen, we are set to scale capabilities, talent and deploy faster across global markets.”
With this acquisition, Spark Eighteen is doubling down on its AI-first strategy, combining product engineering, venture building and investment under a unified ecosystem. As voice continues to gain ground as the next big interface, the deal positions the company to stay ahead in a rapidly shifting digital landscape.
