F5 Appoints Angelique Okeke as General Counsel
F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV) has announced the appointment of Angelique Okeke as Executive Vice President and General Counsel, succeeding Scot Rogers who is departing after 20 years with the company. Okeke joined F5 in April 2024 as Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, Corporate and Commercial.
Prior to F5, Okeke held senior leadership roles at Nike for eight years, most recently as Global and North America Consumer Marketplace General Counsel. Her previous experience includes legal leadership positions at AWS and Lotame. The appointment strengthens F5's executive team as they focus on capturing emerging opportunities and navigating industry challenges.
F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV) ha annunciato la nomina di Angelique Okeke come Vicepresidente Esecutivo e Consigliere Legale, succedendo a Scot Rogers che lascia l'azienda dopo 20 anni. Okeke è entrata in F5 nell'aprile 2024 come Vicepresidente Senior e Vice Consigliere Legale, Corporate e Commercial.
Prima di F5, Okeke ha ricoperto ruoli di leadership senior in Nike per otto anni, più recentemente come Consigliere Legale per il Mercato dei Consumatori Globale e Nordamericano. La sua esperienza precedente include posizioni di leadership legale presso AWS e Lotame. La nomina rafforza il team esecutivo di F5 mentre si concentrano sull'acquisizione di opportunità emergenti e sulla navigazione delle sfide del settore.
F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV) ha anunciado el nombramiento de Angelique Okeke como Vicepresidenta Ejecutiva y Asesora Legal, sucediendo a Scot Rogers, quien se va después de 20 años en la empresa. Okeke se unió a F5 en abril de 2024 como Vicepresidenta Senior y Asesora Legal Adjunta, Corporativa y Comercial.
Antes de F5, Okeke ocupó roles de liderazgo senior en Nike durante ocho años, siendo su último cargo el de Asesora Legal para el Mercado de Consumidores Global y de América del Norte. Su experiencia previa incluye posiciones de liderazgo legal en AWS y Lotame. El nombramiento fortalece el equipo ejecutivo de F5 mientras se enfocan en capturar oportunidades emergentes y navegar desafíos de la industria.
F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV)는 Angelique Okeke를 부사장 겸 법률 고문으로 임명했다고 발표했습니다. 그녀는 20년 동안 회사를 지켜온 Scot Rogers의 후임자입니다. Okeke는 2024년 4월 F5에 선임 부사장 겸 법률 고문 대리로 합류했습니다.
F5에 합류하기 전, Okeke는 Nike에서 8년 동안 고위 리더십 역할을 수행했으며, 최근에는 글로벌 및 북미 소비자 시장 법률 고문으로 재직했습니다. 그녀의 이전 경험에는 AWS와 Lotame에서의 법률 리더십 역할이 포함됩니다. 이번 임명은 F5의 경영진 팀을 강화하며, 새로운 기회를 포착하고 산업의 도전에 대응하는 데 집중하고 있습니다.
F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV) a annoncé la nomination de Angelique Okeke en tant que Vice-Présidente Exécutive et Conseillère Juridique, succédant à Scot Rogers qui quitte l'entreprise après 20 ans. Okeke a rejoint F5 en avril 2024 en tant que Vice-Présidente Senior et Conseillère Juridique Adjointe, Corporate et Commercial.
Avant de rejoindre F5, Okeke a occupé des postes de direction chez Nike pendant huit ans, le dernier étant celui de Conseillère Juridique pour le Marché des Consommateurs Global et Amérique du Nord. Son expérience précédente comprend des postes de direction juridique chez AWS et Lotame. La nomination renforce l'équipe exécutive de F5 alors qu'elle se concentre sur la capture d'opportunités émergentes et la navigation dans les défis de l'industrie.
F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV) hat die Ernennung von Angelique Okeke zur Executive Vice President und General Counsel bekannt gegeben, die Scot Rogers nach 20 Jahren im Unternehmen nachfolgt. Okeke trat im April 2024 als Senior Vice President und Deputy General Counsel, Corporate and Commercial, in F5 ein.
Vor F5 hatte Okeke acht Jahre lang leitende Positionen bei Nike inne, zuletzt als Global und North America Consumer Marketplace General Counsel. Ihre vorherige Erfahrung umfasst rechtliche Führungspositionen bei AWS und Lotame. Die Ernennung stärkt das Führungsteam von F5, während es sich darauf konzentriert, aufkommende Chancen zu nutzen und branchenspezifische Herausforderungen zu bewältigen.
- Strengthened executive team with experienced legal leadership from major companies (Nike, AWS)
- Smooth succession planning with internal promotion for key executive position
- Departure of long-term General Counsel with 20 years of institutional knowledge
“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 Commercial, bringing a wealth of experience in providing strategic counsel to large global organizations. Prior to F5, she spent eight years in senior leadership roles at Nike, most recently serving as Global and North America Consumer Marketplace General Counsel. Her earlier career includes legal leadership positions at AWS and Lotame, a leading data management and identity platform company.
“I am honored to step into this role at F5, a company that is driving cutting-edge innovation and is deeply committed to its values,” said Okeke. “I look forward to working with our teams to ensure F5’s legal and compliance efforts continue to serve our purpose to build a better digital world with our customers and partners.”
In his two decades with the company, Rogers played a central role as F5 successfully navigated business transformations, economic challenges, and key acquisitions, while fostering a strong culture of integrity and inclusivity.
“Scot has been a steadying presence and a trusted advisor throughout his distinguished career,” added Locoh-Donou. “He built a solid foundation and established a standard of excellence that I’m confident Angelique will strengthen.”
About F5
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Source: F5, Inc.
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F5
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Source: F5, Inc.
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