F5 also is streamlining its go-to-market functions, combining sales and marketing under former Executive Vice President of Worldwide Sales,
Finally, F5 is reinforcing its commitment to innovation in AI, including incorporating generative AI across its product families. Recently appointed Chief Technology Officer,
Each of these new roles is effective immediately and all will report to F5 President and CEO,
“Our customers rely on F5 to keep them ahead of the rapid pace of IT infrastructure change. With these leadership changes, we are setting the stage for our next phase of growth, evolving F5 to drive heightened agility and productivity while prioritizing continued rapid innovation where it matters most to customers,” said
F5 also announced it has launched an external search to replace current Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer,
“Kara is an incredible leader who has made innumerable contributions to F5, including serving as a driving force behind our successful transition to a software-led business,” said Locoh-Donou. “In her leadership roles at F5, Kara has been instrumental in expanding and evolving our solutions portfolio with a constant focus on what matters most for customers. We wish her the very best in her future role.”
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