VMware Appoints Kit Colbert as Chief Technology Officer

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VMware announces Kit Colbert as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective immediately. With a history at VMware since 2003, Colbert has held various significant roles, including Cloud CTO and General Manager of Cloud-Native Apps. In his new role, he will lead the company’s technical vision and advance its transformation towards a cloud-centric R&D organization. CEO Raghu Raghuram emphasized Colbert's technical expertise and leadership as key to driving innovation and development. This strategic move aims to enhance VMware's growth trajectory.

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• Kit Colbert's extensive experience at VMware since 2003 can provide stability and continuity in leadership.
• Colbert's proven leadership skills may enhance VMware's innovation engine and research efforts.

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Colbert will shape the technology vision for the company and drive foundational technologies for the company’s next stage of growth

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW), a leading innovator in enterprise software, today announced that Kit Colbert has been named VMware’s next Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

Kit Colbert, Chief Technology Officer, VMware (Photo: Business Wire)

Colbert joined VMware in 2003 as the technical lead behind the creation, development and delivery of the vMotion and Storage vMotion features in VMware vSphere. Throughout his tenure at VMware, he served in multiple roles, including VMware’s Cloud CTO, General Manager of VMware’s Cloud-Native Apps business, CTO for VMware’s End-User Computing Business, and as the lead architect for the VMware vRealize Operations Suite.

As part of his new role, Colbert will shape the technical vision for the company, and the transformation to a cloud and subscription-centric R&D organization. His oversight includes advancing research and development efforts, overseeing the VMware Engineering Services team, the Design/UX team and the company’s ESG commitments.

“It is with great pleasure that we welcome Kit into the position of CTO at VMware. Kit’s passion, proven technological savvy and excellent leadership capabilities will be instrumental in advancing our innovation engine and research and development efforts,” said Raghu Raghuram, CEO at VMware.

About VMware

VMware software powers the world’s complex digital infrastructure. The company’s cloud, app modernization, networking, security, and digital workspace offerings help customers deliver any application on any cloud across any device. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, VMware is committed to being a force for good, from its breakthrough technology innovations to its global impact. For more information, please visit https://www.vmware.com/company.html.

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Michael Thacker

VMware Global Communications

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Source: VMware, Inc.

FAQ

Who is the new Chief Technology Officer of VMware?

Kit Colbert has been named the Chief Technology Officer of VMware.

What will Kit Colbert's role as CTO involve?

Colbert will shape VMware's technical vision and oversee the transformation to a cloud-centric R&D organization.

When was Kit Colbert appointed as VMware's CTO?

Kit Colbert was appointed as VMware's Chief Technology Officer effective immediately.

What is the significance of Kit Colbert's appointment for VMware?

Colbert's appointment is expected to strengthen VMware's innovation and research development efforts.