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NetApp Appoints Gus Shahin as EVP for Tech & Ops Growth

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NetApp, the pioneer in intelligent data infrastructure, announced Gus Shahin as executive vice president of Technology and Business Operations. Reporting to CEO George Kurian, Shahin will lead critical business operations, providing a solid foundation to accelerate growth and drive cross-functional execution across four key pillars of the company – Information Technology, Operations, Global Security and Business Process Excellence.

Shahin joins NetApp from Flex, where he held a variety of leadership roles during his 25 years with the company, including vice president of Global Supply Chain Solutions, chief information officer (CIO) and president of Business Processes for the Global Business Services team.

“I am pleased to welcome Gus to NetApp in our newly created role of executive vice president, Technology and Business Operations,” said George Kurian, CEO, NetApp. “Gus’s distinct combination of leadership experience at the intersection of technology and operations makes him uniquely qualified to lead our expanded digital transformation efforts, reimagining and simplifying our processes while embracing new business opportunities. With his leadership, I am confident that we will further enhance our operations and fully realize our growth potential.”

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Shahin holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Southwestern Louisiana and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Western Ontario and has over 25 years of experience driving corporate IT strategies, leading digital transformation initiatives, and improving global business operations. Throughout his career, Shahin has held multiple leadership roles and has been responsible for developing and deploying innovation solutions, IT support for clients and segments, and global implementations of core supply chain IT systems, among others.

“It is a privilege to join NetApp at such a pivotal time for the technology industry, especially with the rapid advancement of digital and AI technologies,” said Gus Shahin, executive vice president, Technology and Business Operations, NetApp. “My focus will be to position the company for both near-term and future growth by managing and transforming critical areas and providing a solid foundation for sustainable progress. I look forward to driving transformation and innovation, further positioning NetApp as the intelligent data infrastructure company.”

SOURCE: Businesswire