Zebra Technologies Corporation, a global leader in digitizing and automating frontline workflows, has appointed Mary McDowell to its Board of Directors, effective July 25, 2025. With this addition, the board now comprises eleven members, with McDowell joining the Audit Committee. Her extensive experience in leading technology transformations will support Zebra’s mission to enhance workflow automation and deliver shareholder value.
Mary McDowell joins Zebra Technologies’ Board, effective July 25, 2025.
McDowell to serve on the Board’s Audit Committee.
Brings 30+ years of experience in global technology leadership.
Previously led Mitel Networks and Polycom through transformations.
Currently chairs Informa TechTarget and serves on Arrow Electronics’ board.
Appointment aligns with Zebra’s focus on automation and AI solutions.
Mary McDowell brings over three decades of experience in steering global technology organizations through significant transformations. She served as President, CEO, and Board Director of Mitel Networks, a $1 billion-revenue company, guiding it through the pandemic and a strategic shift in value creation. McDowell also led Polycom as CEO, overseeing its transformation and successful sale to Plantronics. Her current roles include Board Chair for Informa TechTarget and board member at Arrow Electronics, a Fortune 500 technology distributor.
“We welcome Mary McDowell to the Zebra Board of Directors and look forward to working with her as we deliver on our vision of digitizing and automating workflows for the frontline of business,” said Anders Gustafsson, Chair, Zebra Technologies. “Her 30+ years of experience leading global technology organizations through significant business and technology transformations will support our goal of driving long-term value for our shareholders.”
McDowell’s prior roles include Executive Partner at Siris Capital and Executive Vice President at Nokia, where she managed a $15 billion global feature phone business across 180 countries. Her leadership at Hewlett Packard and Compaq further honed her expertise in technology and market expansion. This background aligns with Zebra’s goals of advancing automation and AI-driven solutions for frontline workflows, as reflected in its current stock price of $336.013, showing steady growth from $308.36 a month ago (see the finance card above).
“I am honored to join the Zebra Board of Directors,” said McDowell. “Zebra’s commitment to creating new ways of working and harnessing the power of automation and AI align well with my passion for building strong, engaged organizations that deliver business success through great products and solutions. I look forward to contributing to the company’s continued success.”
McDowell’s track record of delivering financial performance through customer and employee engagement strengthens Zebra’s strategic direction. Her appointment is poised to enhance the company’s efforts in digitizing workflows, leveraging her expertise in emerging markets and technology transformations to drive long-term value.
Zebra Technologies’ addition of Mary McDowell to its board underscores its commitment to innovation in automation and AI, positioning the company to maintain its leadership in transforming frontline business operations.
Zebra provides the solutions to help businesses grow through increased asset visibility, connected frontline workers and intelligent automation. The company operates in more than 100 countries, and our customers include over 80% of the Fortune 500. Designed for the frontline, Zebra’s award-winning portfolio includes hardware, software, and services, all backed by our 50+ years of innovation and global partner ecosystem
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