Industry Veteran Mike Berry Nominated to Join Calix Board of Directors
Calix (NYSE: CALX) has nominated Mike Berry, former CFO of NetApp, to its board of directors. Berry, with over 30 years of experience in finance and technology, will stand for election to replace departing board member Ellie Fields. His extensive background includes CFO positions at major tech companies including NetApp, McAfee, FireEye, Informatica, and SolarWinds.
Berry's nomination aligns with Calix's strategy of transforming the broadband industry through its appliance-based platform, cloud, and managed services model. The company aims to help broadband experience providers (BXPs) simplify operations, innovate, and create lasting community value.
Ellie Fields, who is departing to focus on building an AI startup, will not seek reelection to the board. Calix Chairman Carl Russo expressed confidence in Berry's fit with the company's future direction, particularly as disruption in the broadband service provider sector accelerates.
Calix (NYSE: CALX) ha nominato Mike Berry, ex CFO di NetApp, nel suo consiglio di amministrazione. Berry, con oltre 30 anni di esperienza nel settore finanziario e tecnologico, si candiderà per sostituire il membro del consiglio in partenza Ellie Fields. Il suo ampio background include posizioni di CFO in importanti aziende tecnologiche come NetApp, McAfee, FireEye, Informatica e SolarWinds.
La nomina di Berry si allinea con la strategia di Calix di trasformare l'industria della banda larga attraverso la sua piattaforma basata su appliance, cloud e modello di servizi gestiti. L'azienda mira ad aiutare i fornitori di esperienza in banda larga (BXP) a semplificare le operazioni, innovare e creare un valore duraturo per le comunità.
Ellie Fields, che sta lasciando per concentrarsi sulla creazione di una startup di intelligenza artificiale, non cercherà la rielezione nel consiglio. Il presidente di Calix, Carl Russo, ha espresso fiducia nell'idoneità di Berry rispetto alla direzione futura dell'azienda, in particolare mentre la disruption nel settore dei fornitori di servizi di banda larga accelera.
Calix (NYSE: CALX) ha nominado a Mike Berry, ex CFO de NetApp, para su consejo de administración. Berry, con más de 30 años de experiencia en finanzas y tecnología, se postulará para reemplazar a la miembro saliente del consejo Ellie Fields. Su amplia trayectoria incluye posiciones de CFO en importantes empresas tecnológicas como NetApp, McAfee, FireEye, Informatica y SolarWinds.
La nominación de Berry se alinea con la estrategia de Calix de transformar la industria de banda ancha a través de su plataforma basada en dispositivos, nube y modelo de servicios gestionados. La empresa busca ayudar a los proveedores de experiencia de banda ancha (BXP) a simplificar operaciones, innovar y crear un valor comunitario duradero.
Ellie Fields, que se va para centrarse en construir una startup de inteligencia artificial, no buscará la reelección en el consejo. El presidente de Calix, Carl Russo, expresó confianza en la adecuación de Berry a la dirección futura de la empresa, especialmente a medida que la disrupción en el sector de proveedores de servicios de banda ancha se acelera.
Calix (NYSE: CALX)는 전 NetApp CFO인 Mike Berry를 이사회에 지명했습니다. Berry는 재무 및 기술 분야에서 30년 이상의 경험을 가지고 있으며, 퇴임하는 이사 Ellie Fields를 대신하여 선거에 나설 것입니다. 그의 폭넓은 배경은 NetApp, McAfee, FireEye, Informatica 및 SolarWinds와 같은 주요 기술 회사에서 CFO 직책을 포함합니다.
Berry의 지명은 Calix의 기기 기반 플랫폼, 클라우드 및 관리 서비스 모델을 통해 광대역 산업을 혁신하려는 전략과 일치합니다. 이 회사는 광대역 경험 제공업체(BXP)가 운영을 간소화하고 혁신하며 지속 가능한 지역 사회 가치를 창출하는 데 도움을 주는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
AI 스타트업 구축에 집중하기 위해 떠나는 Ellie Fields는 이사회 재선에 나서지 않을 것입니다. Calix의 회장 Carl Russo는 광대역 서비스 제공업체 분야의 혼란이 가속화되는 가운데 Berry가 회사의 미래 방향과 잘 맞는다고 확신했습니다.
Calix (NYSE: CALX) a nommé Mike Berry, ancien CFO de NetApp, au sein de son conseil d'administration. Berry, avec plus de 30 ans d'expérience dans les domaines de la finance et de la technologie, se présentera aux élections pour remplacer le membre sortant du conseil, Ellie Fields. Son vaste parcours inclut des postes de CFO dans de grandes entreprises technologiques telles que NetApp, McAfee, FireEye, Informatica et SolarWinds.
La nomination de Berry s'inscrit dans la stratégie de Calix de transformer l'industrie de la bande passante grâce à sa plateforme basée sur des appareils, son cloud et son modèle de services gérés. L'entreprise vise à aider les fournisseurs d'expérience en bande passante (BXP) à simplifier leurs opérations, innover et créer une valeur communautaire durable.
Ellie Fields, qui part pour se concentrer sur la création d'une startup d'IA, ne cherchera pas à se représenter au conseil. Le président de Calix, Carl Russo, a exprimé sa confiance dans l'adéquation de Berry à l'orientation future de l'entreprise, notamment alors que les perturbations dans le secteur des fournisseurs de services de bande passante s'accélèrent.
Calix (NYSE: CALX) hat Mike Berry, ehemaligen CFO von NetApp, in seinen Vorstand berufen. Berry, der über 30 Jahre Erfahrung in den Bereichen Finanzen und Technologie verfügt, wird sich zur Wahl stellen, um das ausscheidende Vorstandsmitglied Ellie Fields zu ersetzen. Sein umfangreicher Hintergrund umfasst CFO-Positionen bei großen Technologieunternehmen wie NetApp, McAfee, FireEye, Informatica und SolarWinds.
Berry's Nominierung steht im Einklang mit der Strategie von Calix, die Breitbandindustrie durch seine gerätebasierte Plattform, Cloud- und Managed-Services-Modell zu transformieren. Das Unternehmen hat sich zum Ziel gesetzt, Breitbanderlebnisanbieter (BXPs) dabei zu helfen, ihre Abläufe zu vereinfachen, Innovationen voranzutreiben und nachhaltigen Wert für die Gemeinschaft zu schaffen.
Ellie Fields, die geht, um sich auf den Aufbau eines KI-Startups zu konzentrieren, wird sich nicht um eine Wiederwahl im Vorstand bemühen. Der Vorsitzende von Calix, Carl Russo, äußerte Vertrauen in Berry's Eignung für die zukünftige Ausrichtung des Unternehmens, insbesondere da die Störungen im Sektor der Breitbanddienstanbieter zunehmen.
- Addition of experienced finance veteran with over 30 years in technology sector
- Strategic alignment with Berry's software and appliance company expertise
- Strengthened board oversight for company's platform and services model
- Loss of data-driven expertise with departure of Ellie Fields from board
Former NetApp CFO will stand for election replacing Ellie Fields
With over 30 years of experience and a reputation for driving profitable growth, Berry has been the CFO at several leading technology companies, including NetApp, McAfee, FireEye, Informatica, IO, SolarWinds and i2 Technologies.
“Mike Berry’s deep experience in software and appliance companies fits perfectly with our future,” said Calix Chairman, Carl Russo. “The disruption moving through the broadband service providers is hastening and the Calix appliance-based platform, cloud and managed services model is a perfect fit for the winning BXPs. Mike will be key in helping us hone our business as we continue to expand.”
“I’m incredibly pleased to be nominated for election to the Calix board of directors,” said Berry. “The power of the company’s appliance-based platform, cloud, and managed services model is evidenced in its ongoing financial results and success of its customers. The Calix leadership team understands that building the new business model requires discipline over the long-term to achieve success in a disrupted market. I look forward to helping the Calix team on their mission.”
Additionally, current Calix board member Ellie Fields has announced that she will not stand for reelection to the Calix board as she plans to devote more time to building an AI startup. “It’s been an honor to be a part of the Calix board,” said Ms. Fields. “While Calix is primed for significant growth, I need to devote my full attention to this new venture.”
“I would like to thank Ellie for her service on the board,” said Calix Chairman, Carl Russo. “Ellie’s background in enabling data-driven go-to-market strategies was a key add for our team.”
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About Calix
Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX)—Calix is a platform, cloud, and managed services company. Broadband service providers leverage Calix’s broadband platform, cloud, and managed services to simplify their operations, subscriber engagement, and services; innovate for their consumer, business, and municipal subscribers; and grow their value for members, investors, and the communities they serve.
Our end-to-end platform and managed services democratize the use of data—enabling our customers of any size to operate efficiently, acquire subscribers, and deliver exceptional experiences. Calix is dedicated to driving continuous improvement in partnership with our growing ecosystem to support the transformation of our customers and their communities.
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