Extreme Networks, a leader in AI-powered cloud networking, has announced the appointment of Ron Pasek to its Board of Directors. Pasek, a seasoned financial executive and board member with extensive experience as a public company CFO, will provide strategic, financial, and governance oversight as the company executes its long-term growth strategy.
Extreme Networks appoints financial and governance expert Ron Pasek to its Board of Directors.
Pasek brings deep CFO experience from NetApp and Altera, and senior finance roles at Sun Microsystems.
He currently serves on the boards of Astroscale and SunPower, where he chairs the Audit Committee.
His appointment aims to strengthen financial oversight and governance as the company scales.
Pasek's expertise is seen as complementary to Extreme's focus on growth and market share gains.
The move is intended to support disciplined scaling and long-term shareholder value creation.
Ron Pasek's appointment strengthens the board with significant financial acumen and public company governance experience. His background includes serving as CFO at major technology firms and holding board and audit committee leadership positions. John Shoemaker, Chairman of the Board at Extreme, highlighted the value of this experience, stating, “Ron has a proven track record in creating shareholder value. As Extreme continues to grow and gain market share, his disciplined approach to financial oversight and risk management will help ensure we scale responsibly, while maintaining strong governance.”
Ed Meyercord, President and CEO of Extreme, emphasized how Pasek's hands-on financial perspective will balance the company's strategic objectives. “Ron’s extensive experience as a public-company CFO and audit committee chair makes him an excellent addition to our team. He brings a strong financial perspective shaped by years of hands-on experience, which will be a great complement to our leadership team as we balance growth, investment, and long-term value creation.”
Pasek joins Extreme at a time when the company is focusing on its differentiated, AI-powered networking solutions and market expansion. He expressed confidence in the company's trajectory, saying, “Extreme is hitting its stride in the market with highly differentiated, AI-powered networking solutions. The combination of innovation, operational discipline, recurring revenue, and market relevance creates a compelling and timely opportunity for me to make a meaningful impact at the board level.”
This board appointment signals Extreme Networks' commitment to strengthening its governance framework with seasoned financial leadership as it navigates its next phase of growth and aims to deliver increased value to shareholders.
About Extreme Networks
Extreme Networks, Inc. is a leader in AI-driven cloud networking, focused on delivering simple and secure solutions that help businesses address challenges and enable connections among devices, applications, and users. We push the boundaries of technology, leveraging the powers of artificial intelligence, analytics, and automation. Tens of thousands of customers globally trust our AI-driven cloud networking solutions and industry-leading support to enable businesses to drive value, foster innovation, and overcome extreme challenges.
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