FFIV - Leadership updates

F5, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFIV), the global leader in delivering and securing every app and API, today announced the appointment of Anand Eswaran to its board of directors. Eswaran's executive-level experience at innovative software companies makes him a valuable addition to F5's board. Mr. Eswaran joined F5's board effective April 24, 2026 and will serve as a member of the board's Audit and Talent and Compensation Committees. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260428851208/en/ "Anand brings deep technology leadership to the F5 board and a strong track record of driving growth and innovation," said François Locoh-Donou, F5's

AppViewX, CrowdStrike, DigiCert, Kasm Technologies, Keyfactor, MazeBolt, and OPSWAT introduced as inaugural Select Partners F5 (NASDAQ:FFIV) today announced the creation of its Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP) Partner Program, designed to cultivate a sophisticated ecosystem of technology partners that extend the capabilities of F5's industry-leading platform. Focused on simplifying multicloud operations, enhancing security, and accelerating application delivery for enterprises, the program brings together validated solutions that can be integrated into the F5 ADSP and tailored to meet modern IT challenges. Organizations today struggle with the complexity of implementing

F5 (NASDAQ:FFIV) today announced the appointment of Michael Montoya as Chief Technology Operations Officer. Montoya has transitioned from his position on the F5 Board of Directors, where he has served since 2021. In this new role, he will lead the enterprise-wide strategy and execution to further embed security into every aspect of how F5 operates. "Michael brings a uniquely broad perspective that combines deep cybersecurity expertise with hands-on operational leadership," said François Locoh-Donou, President and CEO of F5. "I'm confident that Michael's transition from the Board to this new role will strengthen our ability to operate with security and resilience at every level of our busi

F5 (NASDAQ:FFIV) today announced the appointment of Angelique Okeke as Executive Vice President and General Counsel. Okeke succeeds Scot Rogers, who is departing after 20 years with the company. "Angelique is an accomplished executive and strategic thinker, combining a sharp legal mind with an empathetic approach to leadership," said François Locoh-Donou, President and CEO of F5. "She has already been a force for positive change at F5, and her addition to our executive team will strengthen our ability to capture emerging opportunities and navigate the challenges of our fast-changing industry." Okeke joined F5 in April 2024 as Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, Corporate and

F5 (NASDAQ:FFIV) today announced the appointment of John Maddison as the company's new Chief Product Marketing and Technology Alliances Officer, reporting to CEO François Locoh-Donou. Maddison will lead a new organization responsible for increasing F5's market impact and delivering on the company's brand promise through its products and partnerships. "For over 25 years, F5's brand has been synonymous with the security and delivery of mission-critical applications for the world's largest organizations," said Locoh-Donou. "John's deep understanding of cybersecurity and cloud, along with his proven track record of driving growth, will be a tremendous asset as we evolve our portfolio to addre

F5, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFIV) today announced the appointment of two new members to its board of directors: Maya McReynolds, 53, and Julie Gonzalez, 43. Both joined F5's board effective October 10, 2024 and will serve on the Audit Committee. Ms. McReynolds currently serves as Chief Financial Officer, Client Solutions Group at Dell Technologies, Inc. where she is responsible for leading financial strategy for the more than $50 billion business. She is a seasoned finance and accounting executive with experience in global audit, treasury, and financial planning and analysis with extensive background in SEC reporting, and policy development. She brings more than 25 years of experience in accounting a

F5, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFIV) today announced the appointment of Lyra Schramm as Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer (CPO) and Kunal Anand as Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Schramm and Anand join F5's executive leadership team reporting to President and CEO, François Locoh-Donou. "Lyra and Kunal not only bring business acumen and fresh perspectives that will raise the bar for F5, but they are also humble, generous, and authentic leaders who embody our culture of excellence," said Locoh-Donou. "I look forward to the impact they will have on our business as we continue to power and protect applications used by millions of people around the world." Schr

Appointment highlights F5's commitment to embedding top-tier security into every aspect of its operations and offerings F5 (NASDAQ:FFIV), today announced the appointment of Samir Sherif as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). In this role, Sherif will lead F5's enterprise cybersecurity strategy and security culture, evolve F5's security capabilities and resilience, oversee cybersecurity standards and programs for F5's products and services, and showcase to customers and the broader industry the value of F5's security solutions. As a seasoned CISO and an expert in application security, Sherif's arrival marks a significant addition to F5's leadership team.

SAN MATEO, Calif., Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freshworks Inc. (NASDAQ:FRSH) today announced the appointment of Mika Yamamoto as the company's Chief Customer and Marketing Officer. She will be responsible for leading the company's global marketing and customer experience teams. Yamamoto comes to Freshworks from F5 (NASDAQ:FFIV) where she most recently served as the Executive Vice President and the Chief Marketing and Customer Engagement Officer, and led the company's data, marketing, digital transformation, and customer experience efforts across all products, segments, channels, and geographies. "Mika's combined CMO and CXO roles have given her a unique perspective that has ultimate

F5, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFIV) today announced the appointment of Tami Erwin, to its board of directors. Erwin, 59, is a veteran telecommunications executive with extensive operational experience. Ms. Erwin joined F5's board effective October 31, 2023 and will serve on the Audit & Risk Oversight and the Talent & Compensation Committees. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231102744345/en/(Photo: Business Wire) "Tami brings significant experience scaling innovation and driving transformation across large complex organizations to the F5 board," said Alan Higginson, chair of the F5, Inc. board. "We expect Tami's perspective as a

F5, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFIV) today announced the appointment of Michel Combes, to its board of directors. Combes, 61, is a proven leader with more than 30 years of experience in the telecommunications and technology industries. Mr. Combes joins F5's board effective September 29, 2023. Combes previously served as a director for F5 from July 2018 to March 2021. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231005310612/en/Michel Combes, Executive Vice President, Claure Group (Photo: Business Wire) "We are pleased to welcome Michel back to the F5 board," said Alan Higginson, chair of the F5, Inc. board. "His experience leading some of t

Company to expand SaaS offerings and accelerate its $1 billion security business F5 (NASDAQ:FFIV) today announced the appointment of Kara Sprague to the newly created role of Chief Product Officer. In this role, Sprague will oversee F5's entire portfolio of multi-cloud application security and delivery solutions, with a focus on expanding SaaS offerings on the F5 Distributed Cloud Platform and enabling organizations to streamline application security and delivery operations across their complex application environments. Sprague joined F5 in 2017 to lead the Application Delivery Controller business. In her most recent role, she served as Executive Vice President, Application Delivery and E

F5 Distributed Cloud Services now enables customers to protect both applications and the infrastructure where they run F5 (NASDAQ:FFIV) today announced the launch of F5 Distributed Cloud App Infrastructure Protection (AIP), a cloud workload protection solution that expands application observability and protection to cloud-native infrastructures. Powered by technology acquired with Threat Stack, AIP is the newest addition to the F5 Distributed Cloud Services portfolio of cloud-native SaaS-based application security and delivery services. Organizations of all sizes across industries are in the midst of efforts aimed at simplifying, securing, and innovating application-driven digital experie

F5, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFIV) today announced the appointment of Marianne Budnik to its board of directors. Budnik joins F5's board effective immediately. She is an accomplished leader, with extensive marketing and cybersecurity expertise, as well as more than 25 years' operating experience in the technology sector. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221011005484/en/Marianne Budnik, Chief Marketing Officer, Talon Cyber Security (Photo: Business Wire) "Marianne's leadership in high-growth cybersecurity, networking and application management organizations of scale will add valuable expertise and perspective to our board," said

F5, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFIV) today announced the appointment of James Phillips, President, Digital Transformation Platform Group at Microsoft, to its board of directors. Phillips, 55, joins F5's board effective January 5, 2022, and will sit on F5's Nominating and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Committee. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220110005871/en/James Phillips, President, Digital Transformation Platform Group at Microsoft (Photo: Business Wire) "James' deep technology and software expertise and his visibility into digital transformation trends on a global scale will bring valuable insights and perspecti

F5 Networks (NASDAQ:FFIV) today announced the appointment of Michael Montoya, Chief Information Security Officer at Equinix, the world's digital infrastructure company, to its board of directors. Montoya, 50, joins F5's board effective immediately, bringing a strong background leading comprehensive cybersecurity programs for large global organizations. "Michael's expertise in information security, risk governance, and data privacy will bring a valuable perspective for F5 and our board," said Alan Higginson, chairman of the board of F5. "His extensive experience developing and managing global enterprise cloud security operations make him an ideal addition to our board as we leverage and ext

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV) announced the appointment of two senior executives as the company bolsters its focus on customer success, business transformation, and cybersecurity. Yvette Smith joins the company today as Senior Vice President of Customer Success and Business Transformation, where she will lead a newly formed group combining both functions and multiple other teams into a single organization committed to delighting customers. Gail Coury, who joined F5 in 2018, has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), effective March 1. Coury will oversee the expansion of F5’s cybersecurity organization with responsibilit