George Kurian

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George Kurian has served as Chief Executive Officer of NetApp, Inc. (NetApp), a cloud-led, data-centric software company, since 2015. He was NetApp’s President from 2016 through 2020; Executive Vice President, Product Development, from 2013 through 2015; and Senior Vice President, Software Group, from 2011 through 2013. Previously, Mr. Kurian held various roles at Cisco Systems, Inc., a technology company, having served as Vice President and General Manager, Application Networking and Switching Technology Group, from 2009 to 2011; Vice President and General Manager, Application Delivery Business Unit, from 2005 to 2009; and Vice President and General Manager, Video Networking Business Unit, from 2002 to 2005.

Mr. Kurian brings significant leadership experience and a deep understanding of business transformation, strategic planning, corporate growth and risk assessment on a global basis through his 10-year career with NetApp. He is well versed in customer-oriented technology as a result of having led client service teams focused on helping companies advance strategy and operational initiatives and his background as an engineer.

Mr. Kurian has spent more than 20 years in leadership positions at technology-focused companies, through which he has developed expertise in innovative technology and related operations. His extensive background and experience provide a deep understanding of how technology fits into a business from both an operational and strategic perspective.

 

Personal Details

Title: Mr
Surname: Kurian
DoB: 01/01/1967
Age: 59 years
M/F: Male
Nationality: American
Country of Birth: United States of America
Language: English
Qualification: MBA, BS
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CompanyCommitteeRoleAppointment DateResignation Date
CignaBoardMember01/01/2021
CignaRisk & ComplianceMember01/01/2021
CignaSocial & EthicsMember01/01/2021

 

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