NetApp Announces June Yang as New Independent Nominee for Election to Board of Directors
NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP) has nominated June Yang for election as an independent director at its annual stockholders meeting on September 11, 2024. Yang, who recently served as Vice President of Cloud AI and Industry Solutions at Google Cloud, brings extensive experience in cloud computing, AI, and machine learning. Her background includes leadership roles at Google Cloud and VMware, focusing on compute infrastructure and product management.
Mike Nevens, NetApp's Board Chairman, expressed confidence that Yang's expertise will be invaluable for the company's growth and innovation. Yang currently serves on the boards of UiPath, Cradles to Crayons, and Ahead Technology. She stated her excitement about potentially joining NetApp's board and contributing to its strategic vision in data management.
NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP) ha nominato June Yang per l'elezione a direttore indipendente durante l'assemblea annuale degli azionisti il 11 settembre 2024. Yang, che ha recentemente ricoperto il ruolo di Vicepresidente di Cloud AI e Industry Solutions presso Google Cloud, porta con sé un'ampia esperienza nel campo del cloud computing, dell'IA e del machine learning. Il suo background comprende ruoli di leadership in Google Cloud e VMware, con un focus sull'infrastruttura di calcolo e sulla gestione dei prodotti.
Mike Nevens, presidente del consiglio di amministrazione di NetApp, ha espresso fiducia nel fatto che l'expertise di Yang sarà fondamentale per la crescita e l'innovazione dell'azienda. Yang attualmente fa parte dei consigli di amministrazione di UiPath, Cradles to Crayons e Ahead Technology. Ha dichiarato di essere entusiasta all'idea di unirsi al consiglio di NetApp e di contribuire alla sua visione strategica nella gestione dei dati.
NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP) ha nombrado a June Yang para ser elegida como directora independiente en su reunión anual de accionistas el 11 de septiembre de 2024. Yang, quien recientemente se desempeñó como Vicepresidenta de Cloud AI y Soluciones Industriales en Google Cloud, aporta una amplia experiencia en computación en la nube, IA y aprendizaje automático. Su trayectoria incluye roles de liderazgo en Google Cloud y VMware, centrándose en la infraestructura de computación y la gestión de productos.
Mike Nevens, presidente de la Junta de NetApp, expresó confianza en que la experiencia de Yang será invaluable para el crecimiento y la innovación de la empresa. Yang actualmente forma parte de las juntas de UiPath, Cradles to Crayons y Ahead Technology. Manifestó su entusiasmo por la posibilidad de unirse a la junta de NetApp y contribuir a su visión estratégica en la gestión de datos.
넷앱(NASDAQ: NTAP)은 2024년 9월 11일 연례 주주총회에서 독립 이사로 June Yang을 선출하기로 추천했습니다. 최근 Google Cloud에서 클라우드 AI 및 산업 솔루션 부사장으로 근무한 Yang은 클라우드 컴퓨팅, AI, 머신 러닝 분야에서 방대한 경험을 가지고 있습니다. 그녀의 배경은 Google Cloud와 VMware에서 리더십 역할을 포함하며, 컴퓨트 인프라 및 제품 관리에 중점을 두고 있습니다.
넷앱의 이사회 의장인 Mike Nevens는 Yang의 전문성이 회사의 성장과 혁신에 귀중할 것이라는 신뢰를 표현했습니다. Yang은 현재 UiPath, Cradles to Crayons 및 Ahead Technology 이사회에서 활동하고 있습니다. 그녀는 넷앱의 이사회에 합류하고 데이터 관리의 전략적 비전에 기여할 수 있는 가능성에 대해 기대감을 표했습니다.
NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP) a proposé June Yang pour être élue en tant que directrice indépendante lors de sa réunion annuelle des actionnaires le 11 septembre 2024. Yang, qui a récemment été vice-présidente de Cloud AI et des Solutions Industrielles chez Google Cloud, apporte une vaste expérience dans le domaine de l'informatique en nuage, de l'IA et de l'apprentissage automatique. Son parcours inclut des postes de leadership chez Google Cloud et VMware, axés sur l'infrastructure informatique et la gestion des produits.
Mike Nevens, président du conseil d'administration de NetApp, a exprimé sa confiance dans le fait que l'expertise de Yang sera inestimable pour la croissance et l'innovation de l'entreprise. Yang siège actuellement aux conseils d'administration de UiPath, Cradles to Crayons et Ahead Technology. Elle a exprimé son enthousiasme quant à la possibilité de rejoindre le conseil de NetApp et de contribuer à sa vision stratégique en matière de gestion des données.
NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP) hat June Yang zur Wahl als unabhängige Direktorin bei der Jahreshauptversammlung der Aktionäre am 11. September 2024 nominiert. Yang, die kürzlich als Vizepräsidentin für Cloud AI und Industriesolutions bei Google Cloud tätig war, bringt umfassende Erfahrung in Cloud-Computing, KI und maschinellem Lernen mit. Ihr beruflicher Hintergrund umfasst Führungspositionen bei Google Cloud und VMware, mit Fokus auf Compute-Infrastruktur und Produktmanagement.
Mike Nevens, der Vorsitzende des NetApp-Vorstands, äußerte Vertrauen darin, dass Yangs Fachwissen für das Wachstum und die Innovation des Unternehmens von unschätzbarem Wert sein wird. Yang ist derzeit in den Vorständen von UiPath, Cradles to Crayons und Ahead Technology tätig. Sie äußerte ihre Begeisterung über die Möglichkeit, dem Vorstand von NetApp beizutreten und zu dessen strategischer Vision im Datenmanagement beizutragen.
- Nomination of June Yang brings expertise in cloud computing, AI, and machine learning to the board
- Yang's experience aligns with NetApp's focus on data management and innovation
- Potential to strengthen NetApp's market position and drive growth through Yang's strategic insights
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Yang most recently served as Vice President, Cloud AI and Industry Solutions at Google Cloud (cloud computing services) from October 2021 until December 2023 where she was responsible for the portfolio of Google Cloud AI products and solutions, including Vertex AI, Contact Center AI and more. Previously at Google Cloud, she served as Vice President and General Manager, Compute and Machine Learning infrastructure from October 2019 until October 2021 where she was responsible for Google Cloud Compute Engine, Persistent Disk, GPUs, TPUs and more. Prior to joining Google Cloud, Yang held various engineering and product management positions at VMware, Inc., including Vice President, Engineering and Product Management of VMware Cloud on Dell EMC. She currently serves on the board of directors at UiPath, Inc., Cradles to Crayons, Ahead Technology, and previously served on the board of directors at SRS Distribution, Inc.
Mike Nevens, Chairman of the Board of Directors of NetApp, said, “We are honored to nominate June Yang to our board of directors. We believe her exceptional track record in cloud computing, AI, and machine learning, combined with her strategic leadership, will be invaluable as we navigate the next phase of NetApp’s growth. We believe June’s visionary approach and deep technical expertise will help drive our innovation forward and strengthen our position in the market. We are confident that her contributions will be pivotal in achieving our ambitious goals.”
“I am excited and honored to be nominated to join NetApp’s Board of Directors,” said June Yang. “NetApp’s dedication to innovation and excellence in data management aligns with my own professional interests. I look forward to collaborating with the board and management team to further the company's strategic vision and contribute to its continued success and growth.”
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, in connection with the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, among others, statements regarding Ms. Yang’s nomination for election at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of NetApp, Inc. (“NetApp”) and future contributions, and statement regarding NetApp’s growth and strategy. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations about future events affecting NetApp and are subject to risks and uncertainties, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond NetApp’s control and could cause its actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed in its forward-looking statements as a result of various risk factors, such as those contained in NetApp’s most recent reports filed with the SEC. Although NetApp believes that the expectations reflected in its forward-looking statements are reasonable, NetApp does not know whether its expectations will prove correct. All forward-looking statements included in this communication are expressly qualified in their entirety by the foregoing cautionary statements. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of today’s date. NetApp does not undertake any obligation to update, amend or clarify these statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under the applicable securities laws.
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