NetApp Appoints Beth O’Callahan to Newly Defined Chief Administrative Officer Role
NetApp (NTAP) has announced a strategic leadership evolution with the appointment of Beth O'Callahan to the newly created position of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), effective March 3. O'Callahan, who currently serves as Chief Legal Officer (CLO), will expand her responsibilities beyond Legal, Compliance, Government Relations, and Sustainability to include Human Resources, Workplace Experience, and Corporate Communications.
The reorganization aims to enhance focus, strengthen collaboration, and drive execution across the business by unifying critical functions under single leadership. O'Callahan, who joined NetApp in 2013, will maintain her role as Corporate Secretary. She has received multiple recognitions including the National Diversity Council's Leadership Excellence in Technology Award and serves on the Board of Directors for Bay Scholars and the Law Foundation of Silicon Valley.
NetApp (NTAP) ha annunciato un'evoluzione strategica della leadership con la nomina di Beth O'Callahan al nuovo ruolo di Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), a partire dal 3 marzo. O'Callahan, attualmente Chief Legal Officer (CLO), espanderà le sue responsabilità oltre a quelle legali, di conformità, relazioni governative e sostenibilità, includendo Risorse Umane, Esperienza sul Luogo di Lavoro e Comunicazioni Aziendali.
La riorganizzazione mira a migliorare il focus, rafforzare la collaborazione e guidare l'esecuzione in tutta l'azienda unificando funzioni critiche sotto una leadership unica. O'Callahan, che è entrata in NetApp nel 2013, manterrà anche il suo ruolo di Segretario Aziendale. Ha ricevuto numerosi riconoscimenti, tra cui il Leadership Excellence in Technology Award del National Diversity Council e fa parte del Consiglio di Amministrazione di Bay Scholars e della Law Foundation of Silicon Valley.
NetApp (NTAP) ha anunciado una evolución estratégica en el liderazgo con el nombramiento de Beth O'Callahan para el nuevo puesto de Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), efectivo a partir del 3 de marzo. O'Callahan, quien actualmente se desempeña como Chief Legal Officer (CLO), ampliará sus responsabilidades más allá de lo Legal, Cumplimiento, Relaciones Gubernamentales y Sostenibilidad, para incluir Recursos Humanos, Experiencia en el Lugar de Trabajo y Comunicaciones Corporativas.
La reorganización tiene como objetivo mejorar el enfoque, fortalecer la colaboración y impulsar la ejecución en toda la empresa al unificar funciones críticas bajo un solo liderazgo. O'Callahan, quien se unió a NetApp en 2013, mantendrá su papel como Secretaria Corporativa. Ha recibido múltiples reconocimientos, incluido el Leadership Excellence in Technology Award del National Diversity Council y forma parte de la Junta Directiva de Bay Scholars y de la Law Foundation of Silicon Valley.
NetApp (NTAP)는 Beth O'Callahan을 새롭게 창설된 Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) 직위에 임명하며 전략적 리더십 진화를 발표했습니다. 이 임명은 3월 3일부터 효력을 발휘합니다. 현재 Chief Legal Officer (CLO)로 재직 중인 O'Callahan은 법률, 준수, 정부 관계 및 지속 가능성을 넘어 인사, 근무 경험 및 기업 커뮤니케이션을 포함한 책임을 확대할 것입니다.
이번 조직 개편은 단일 리더십 아래에서 중요한 기능을 통합하여 비즈니스 전반에 걸쳐 집중력을 높이고 협업을 강화하며 실행력을 높이는 것을 목표로 합니다. 2013년에 NetApp에 합류한 O'Callahan은 기업 비서 역할도 유지할 것입니다. 그녀는 National Diversity Council의 기술 분야 리더십 우수성 상을 포함한 여러 차례의 인정을 받았으며, Bay Scholars와 Silicon Valley의 법재단 이사회에서 활동하고 있습니다.
NetApp (NTAP) a annoncé une évolution stratégique de son leadership avec la nomination de Beth O'Callahan au nouveau poste de Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), à compter du 3 mars. O'Callahan, qui occupe actuellement le poste de Chief Legal Officer (CLO), élargira ses responsabilités au-delà du droit, de la conformité, des relations gouvernementales et de la durabilité pour inclure les ressources humaines, l'expérience au travail et les communications d'entreprise.
La réorganisation vise à améliorer le focus, renforcer la collaboration et favoriser l'exécution dans toute l'entreprise en unifiant des fonctions critiques sous une seule direction. O'Callahan, qui a rejoint NetApp en 2013, continuera d'exercer son rôle de secrétaire général. Elle a reçu de nombreuses distinctions, dont le Leadership Excellence in Technology Award du National Diversity Council et siège au conseil d'administration de Bay Scholars et de la Law Foundation of Silicon Valley.
NetApp (NTAP) hat eine strategische Weiterentwicklung der Führung angekündigt, indem Beth O'Callahan in die neu geschaffene Position der Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) berufen wurde, die am 3. März in Kraft tritt. O'Callahan, die derzeit als Chief Legal Officer (CLO) tätig ist, wird ihre Verantwortlichkeiten über Recht, Compliance, Regierungsbeziehungen und Nachhaltigkeit hinaus auf Personalwesen, Arbeitsplatzgestaltung und Unternehmenskommunikation ausdehnen.
Die Reorganisation zielt darauf ab, den Fokus zu verbessern, die Zusammenarbeit zu stärken und die Umsetzung im gesamten Unternehmen zu fördern, indem kritische Funktionen unter einer einzigen Leitung vereint werden. O'Callahan, die 2013 zu NetApp kam, wird auch weiterhin ihre Rolle als Unternehmenssekretärin beibehalten. Sie hat mehrere Auszeichnungen erhalten, darunter den Leadership Excellence in Technology Award des National Diversity Council und ist im Vorstand von Bay Scholars und der Law Foundation of Silicon Valley tätig.
- Strategic consolidation of key functions under single leadership
- Streamlined organizational structure for better execution
- Appointment of experienced internal leader with proven track record
- None.
A long-tenured, highly respected industry leader, O’Callahan expands her leadership scope to drive integration, collaboration, and execution across the company’s business
In this newly expanded role, Beth will continue overseeing Legal, Compliance, Government Relations, and Sustainability, while assuming responsibility for Human Resources, Workplace Experience, and Corporate Communications, effective March 3. By unifying these critical functions under a single leadership umbrella, NetApp aims to foster greater synergy, alignment, and operational excellence in support of its corporate strategy. Beth will also maintain her role as NetApp’s Corporate Secretary.
“With Beth at the helm in this expanded capacity, we are strengthening our ability to execute with agility while fostering a more integrated and high-achieving organization,” said George Kurian, CEO at NetApp. “Her deep understanding of our business, commitment to excellence, and track record of driving impact make her the ideal leader to take on this role.”
A distinguished leader, Beth joined NetApp in 2013 and has played an instrumental role in shaping the company’s legal and compliance framework, holding several leadership positions within her tenure. She is widely recognized for her enterprise mindset, ability to build high-performing teams, relentless pursuit of business objectives, and dedication to diversity, allyship, and the ethical use of technology.
Over the course of her career, Beth has earned numerous accolades, including the National Diversity Council’s Leadership Excellence in Technology Award, Corporate Counsel Women of Power and Influence in Law, The Silicon Valley Business Journal Women of Influence Award, and the YWCA Tribute to Women and Industry Award. Beyond her professional contributions, O’Callahan is an active advocate for education and legal equity, serving on the Board of Directors for Bay Scholars and the Law Foundation of Silicon Valley.
“I am honored to take on this expanded role and to help shape NetApp’s talent and culture for the future—preserving its strengths while enhancing accountability, urgency, and agility to propel us to the next level,” said Beth O’Callahan, Chief Administrative Officer at NetApp.
This appointment reinforces NetApp’s commitment to operational excellence, talent development, and long-term growth, positioning the company to execute its ambitious strategic goals with even greater focus and efficiency.
For more information about NetApp and its leadership team, visit https://www.netapp.com/company/leadership-team/.
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