Mike Rosenbaum approaches leadership with a guiding principle: every decision should be made with the customer’s best interest in mind. As CEO of Guidewire since 2019, he has applied this philosophy to accelerate the company’s transition into a cloud-driven powerhouse for the P&C insurance industry. Under his leadership, Guidewire has seen cloud adoption surge by over 500%, with cloud revenue tripling and the partner ecosystem expanding into the largest in the sector. His “ship, shipmate, self” mindset, developed from his naval background, ensures that product innovation and long-term customer trust remain at the core of the company’s strategy.
Before leading Guidewire, Rosenbaum spent 14 years at Salesforce, where he played a pivotal role in shaping its platform and ecosystem strategy. His tenure there refined his expertise in cloud computing and platform business models—insights he now brings to Guidewire to transform insurance technology. A graduate of the United States Naval Academy with a bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, he later earned an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley’s Haas School of Business. At Guidewire, he focuses on delivering scalable cloud solutions that empower insurers to modernize their operations while maintaining platform reliability.
Rosenbaum understands that building a successful platform requires patience and an unwavering commitment to trust. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining stability for customers and partners, ensuring that Guidewire’s cloud offerings evolve without disrupting businesses. His leadership is not just about driving growth—it’s about fostering an ecosystem where innovation flourishes while preserving the trust that underpins long-term success.