Software Platform New Relic Appoints Chief Revenue Officer

Hein Hellemons brings over two decades of go-to-market leadership experience to the role.

Written by Ashley Bowden
Published on Aug. 11, 2026
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New Relic, a San Francisco-based provider of enterprise observability software, recently appointed a new chief revenue officer. Hein Hellemons assumed the role in July, bringing over two decades of leadership experience at go-to-market organizations to the position.

The company’s AI-enabled platform unifies telemetry and business outcomes, providing automation capabilities to help companies optimize technology spend and protect their revenue. Prior to joining New Relic, Hellemons served as CRO at cybersecurity company Darktrace. In his new role, he will lead New Relic’s global sales, commercial segments and partner channel organizations to drive substantial growth.

“As AI transforms how software is built and operated, AI-strengthened observability has become foundational for modern businesses. This presents a tremendous market opportunity for us,” Ashan Willy, New Relic’s CEO, said in a statement. “Hein is a world-class revenue leader who brings to New Relic invaluable experience leading companies through periods of growth and transformation. His background scaling global GTM organizations will be crucial as we expand our platform, deepen customer relationships and accelerate growth. We are thrilled to welcome him to the leadership team.”

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