Enterprise Software Innovator & CEO at Pegasystems; Author of "Build for Change"; AI & Automation Expert
Alan Trefler Biography
Alan Trefler is the founder and CEO of Pegasystems, a multinational enterprise software company. Trefler established Pegasystems and has led the company for more than four decades, guiding its growth in artificial intelligence, intelligent automation, and AI-powered decisioning for global enterprises. His background includes tying for first place in the World Open Chess Championship and developing early AI systems that taught computers to play chess, experiences that influenced Pegasystems' approach to enterprise technology.
Trefler holds a degree with distinction in economics and computer science from Dartmouth College, where he received the John G. Kemeny prize in computing. After working as a software engineer, he founded Pegasystems at age 27. The company, based in Waltham, Massachusetts, has been publicly traded since its initial public offering and employs more than 5,000 people, with annual sales exceeding $1.5 billion. Under Trefler's leadership, Pegasystems has developed multiple patented technologies that support digital transformation and business process automation for leading organizations.
Trefler is a frequent speaker at business and technology events and has been featured in media outlets including Barron's, BBC, Les Echos, Fast Company, Forbes, Fortune, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal. His book, "Build for Change," explores how businesses can adapt to empowered customers and digital disruption, and has been reviewed in publications such as Forbes, Investor's Business Daily, and Les Echos.
Trefler has received several awards, including Public Company CEO of the Year from the Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council, Software CEO of the Year from the American Business Awards, and induction into the Babson College Academy of Distinguished Entrepreneurs. He and his wife, Pam, established the Trefler Foundation to support educational initiatives, reflecting a commitment to social impact alongside advancements in enterprise software and AI technology.
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