Poly Welcomes Talvis Love To Its Board Of Directors

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Poly (NYSE: POLY) appointed Talvis Love as a member of its Board of Directors and Audit Committee effective September 28, 2021. Love, the CIO at Baxter International, brings over 30 years of experience from leading companies in various sectors. Poly President Dave Shull highlighted Love's expertise in driving business transformation through technology, essential for addressing remote work challenges. Love expressed enthusiasm for joining Poly, emphasizing the company's focus on providing solutions for hybrid work environments.

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• Talvis Love's extensive experience in technology and operational leadership is expected to enhance Poly's strategic direction.
• His appointment could strengthen Poly's capabilities in addressing the evolving demands of remote work.

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SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Sept. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Poly (NYSE: POLY) announced today that Talvis Love, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Baxter International Inc., has been appointed by Poly's Board to serve as a member of the Board of Directors and as a member of the Audit Committee effective as of September 28, 2021.

Love is an operationally focused, large-scale CIO with expertise across five industries, including automotive, healthcare, financial services, pharmaceuticals and technology. He has more than 30 years of experience leading complex organizational and technology initiatives at Fortune 500 businesses such as Cardinal Health, TD Bank Group, Oracle Corporation and Quaker Oats Company, a division of PepsiCo.

"Talvis has a proven track record of leading change, using technology to drive business transformation and deliver growth," said Dave Shull, Poly President and Chief Executive Officer. "He will be a great resource to our management team as we find new ways to help our clients manage through the evolving demands that remote and hybrid work have introduced to organizations worldwide."

Love currently leads the global IT organization at Baxter, a leading medical products company, where he is focused on digital transformation to improve the customer experience and create a data-first culture. Love will serve on the Audit Committee of the Poly Board of Directors. 

"There has never been a better time to be a part of Poly," said Love. "Poly is solving the dilemma of work from anywhere for businesses of all sizes, delivering meeting equality with pro-grade gear to top businesses and seeing strong demand for its solutions. I'm excited to join the Poly Board of Directors to work alongside Dave and his leadership team, as well as to be a part of the company's growth."

Love has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Maryland and an MBA from Michigan State University. Talvis currently serves as a director on the board of Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit and the Tricentis Growth Advisory Board.

About Poly
Poly (NYSE: POLY) creates premium audio and video products so you can have your best meeting -- anywhere, anytime, every time. Our headsets, video and audio-conferencing products, desk phones, analytics software and services are beautifully designed and engineered to connect people with incredible clarity. They're pro-grade, easy to use and work seamlessly with all the best video and audio-conferencing services. Poly MeetingAI delivers a broadcast quality video conferencing experience with Poly DirectorAI technology which uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to deliver real-time automatic transitions, framing and tracking, while NoiseBlockAI and Acoustic Fence technologies block-out unwanted background noise. With Poly (Plantronics, Inc. – formerly Plantronics and Polycom), you'll do more than just show up, you'll stand out. For more information visit www.Poly.com.

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FAQ

Who is Talvis Love and what role is he taking at Poly?

Talvis Love is appointed to Poly's Board of Directors and Audit Committee, bringing over 30 years of leadership experience from major companies.

What is the significance of Talvis Love's appointment for Poly's future?

His expertise in technology and business transformation is anticipated to bolster Poly's approach to remote and hybrid work solutions.

When did Talvis Love join Poly's Board?

Talvis Love officially joined Poly's Board of Directors on September 28, 2021.

What company did Talvis Love work for before joining Poly?

Before joining Poly, Talvis Love was the Chief Information Officer at Baxter International.

What impact might Talvis Love's experience have on Poly's business?

Talvis Love's background in leading digital transformation may enhance Poly's ability to innovate in providing audio and video solutions.