Certivo Welcomes New CTO Chetan Desh to Drive AI-Powered Regulatory Transformation
Certivo names Chetan Desh as Chief Technology Officer to lead its AI-driven compliance platform. His appointment strengthens Certivo’s mission to transform regulatory operations through innovation and automation.
Seattle, WA – June 15, 2025 – Certivo, the leading AI‑powered compliance management platform for regulated manufacturers, today announced the appointment of Chetan Desh as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In this newly established role, Mr. Desh will spearhead Certivo's technical vision, expanding the company's use of generative AI, knowledge graph architectures, and automation to meet the growing market demand for scalable digital compliance solutions.
This appointment signals Certivo's commitment to building an enterprise regulatory intelligence solution that delivers compliance risk visibility across complex, multi-jurisdictional supply chains.
"Chetan brings deep expertise in enterprise AI systems and cutting-edge data graph technologies — capabilities that align directly with our mission to transform compliance from a manual drain into a competitive advantage," said Kunal Chopra, CEO & Founder of Certivo. "Under his leadership, our product roadmap will accelerate, delivering even more intelligent automation features to help manufacturers confidently manage evolving regulations like REACH and PFAS."
Before joining Certivo, Mr. Desh co‑founded and led technology teams at fast‑growing startups focused on generative AI and knowledge graph platforms. With over a decade of experience building enterprise‑scale solutions, he has a proven track record of aligning engineering execution with strategic business outcomes.
Driving Automated Regulatory Mapping and AI-Powered Compliance Monitoring
"With regulations becoming more complex and digitalisation imperative, I'm thrilled to join Certivo's talented team," said Mr. Desh. "Our platform's advancements in AI‑driven substance mapping, automated SCIP reporting, and real‑time regulatory monitoring are poised to redefine compliance workflows and reduce risk across global supply chains."
He is very passionate about leveraging emerging technologies to bring new products to market. From integrating voice recognition into early simulators to pioneering cloud-agnostic operations with Docker. He further says, "I am eager to connect with like-minded professionals and explore opportunities where I can contribute to pioneering advancements in software engineering and AI."
What Mr. Desh Will Oversee: Scaling Digital Compliance
In his new role, Mr. Desh will oversee:
Architecture and product development, ensuring Certivo remains at the forefront of AI-powered compliance innovation
Expansion of CORA, the platform's embedded Regulatory Assistant, enhancing automation of SVHC identification, supplier outreach, and documentation tasks
Integration of advanced knowledge graph logic for traceable, audit-ready substance lineage and risk visualisation
Scaling engineering operations to maintain growth momentum and support customer success
These initiatives directly strengthen Certivo's position as an automated regulatory mapping software platform — enabling manufacturers to move from reactive compliance to proactive regulatory risk assessment.
Who Is Chetan Desh?
Chetan is a seasoned technology leader with expertise in generative AI, data graph engineering, and building scalable enterprise platforms. As Co‑Founder and CTO of Advocat, he previously led product development teams, driving innovation and delivering customer‑centric AI solutions. He holds a degree from Georgia State University and is passionate about applying cutting‑edge technology to solve complex compliance and supply chain challenges. He is smart enough to adopt innovative solutions that drive business success.
About Certivo
Certivo is an AI-powered compliance management platform that transforms how regulated manufacturers manage product safety, sustainability, and environmental regulations. From real‑time regulatory tracking to automated SCIP submissions and supplier management, Certivo enables fast-growing companies to stay audit-ready, reduce risk, and scale into new markets globally.
Learn how Certivo's AI-powered platform helps manufacturers manage cross-border regulatory exposure.