Vince Nakayama Joins GoPro as Senior Vice President of Engineering

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GoPro (NASDAQ: GPRO) welcomes Vince Nakayama as Senior Vice President of Engineering to drive innovation in hardware, software, and cloud, reaffirming its commitment to delivering world-class products and services. With a track record at Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, Sony, and Flex, Nakayama aims to expand GoPro's product roadmap and reach more potential customers.

SAN MATEO, Calif., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, GoPro (NASDAQ: GPRO) announced that Vince Nakayama has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Engineering, effective immediately.

Mr. Nakayama will provide strategic leadership across GoPro's engineering organization, including hardware, software, and cloud—helping to drive innovation to the next level. With this new hire, GoPro reaffirms its commitment to delivering a world-class and TAM-expanding hardware and software ecosystem of products and services to its global customers.

"Vince's impressive track record and visionary leadership have consistently delivered results in both the hardware and software domains," said Brian McGee, GoPro's CFO and COO. "We look forward to having him help drive innovation while aligning our hardware and software strategies, streamlining product development, and optimizing performance across the engineering organization."

Mr. Nakayama brings deep experience in creating value at the intersection of hardware, software and user experience, most recently as the Vice President of Product and Program Management at Microsoft's Surface division. Prior to Microsoft, Nakayama held strategic leadership roles at Amazon, Apple, Sony, and Flex.

"I'm excited to join GoPro at this pivotal time as it looks to expand its product roadmap in innovative ways to reach more potential customers," said Mr. Nakayama. "I'm an avid GoPro user and I look forward to contributing to the company's ongoing success."

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FAQ

Who is the new Senior Vice President of Engineering at GoPro?

Vince Nakayama has joined GoPro as the new Senior Vice President of Engineering.

What is Vince Nakayama's background?

Vince Nakayama has experience at Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, Sony, and Flex, with a focus on hardware, software, and user experience.

What is GoPro's goal with this new hire?

GoPro aims to drive innovation in its product roadmap and reach more potential customers with the help of Vince Nakayama.

Why is this hire significant for GoPro?

This hire reaffirms GoPro's commitment to delivering world-class products and services while expanding its hardware and software ecosystem.