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Former NetApp CFO will stand for election replacing Ellie Fields
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 27, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) today announced that Mike Berry, most-recently CFO of NetApp, has been nominated to its board of directors. Highly regarded as an industry finance veteran, Berry is able to provide valuable counsel as Calix continues transforming the broadband industry with its award-winning innovation portfolio. With the anticipated addition of Berry to its board, Calix will continue its mission of helping broadband experience providers (BXPs) of any size simplify their business, innovate for their subscribers, and grow value to benefit their communities for generations.
With over 30 years of experience and a reputation for driving profitable growth, Berry has been the CFO at several leading technology companies, including NetApp, McAfee, FireEye, Informatica, IO, SolarWinds and i2 Technologies.
"Mike Berry’s deep experience in software and appliance companies fits perfectly with our future," said Calix Chairman, Carl Russo. "The disruption moving through the broadband service providers is hastening and the Calix appliance-based platform, cloud and managed services model is a perfect fit for the winning BXPs. Mike will be key in helping us hone our business as we continue to expand."
"I’m incredibly pleased to be nominated for election to the Calix board of directors," said Berry. "The power of the company’s appliance-based platform, cloud, and managed services model is evidenced in its ongoing financial results and success of its customers. The Calix leadership team understands that building the new business model requires discipline over the long-term to achieve success in a disrupted market. I look forward to helping the Calix team on their mission."
Additionally, current Calix board member Ellie Fields has announced that she will not stand for reelection to the Calix board as she plans to devote more time to building an AI startup. "It’s been an honor to be a part of the Calix board," said Ms. Fields. "While Calix is primed for significant growth, I need to devote my full attention to this new venture."
"I would like to thank Ellie for her service on the board," said Calix Chairman, Carl Russo. "Ellie’s background in enabling data-driven go-to-market strategies was a key add for our team."
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About Calix
Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX)—Calix is a platform, cloud, and managed services company. Broadband service providers leverage Calix’s broadband platform, cloud, and managed services to simplify their operations, subscriber engagement, and services; innovate for their consumer, business, and municipal subscribers; and grow their value for members, investors, and the communities they serve.