NetApp, the pioneering company in intelligent data infrastructure, has announced the appointment of Gus Shahin as its new Executive Vice President of Enterprise Technology and Operations. This strategic move aims to drive the company’s accelerated growth in critical areas of the business.
Experience and Career
Shahin brings over 25 years of experience in the corporate sector. Prior to joining NetApp, he had a distinguished career at Flex, where he held various leadership roles during his 25-year tenure at the company. Some of his most relevant roles include:
- Vice President of Global Supply Chain Solutions
- Chief Information Officer (CIO)
- President of Business Processes for the Global Enterprise Services team
Academic Background
The new executive has a solid academic background:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Southwestern Louisiana
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Western Ontario
Responsibilities at NetApp
In his new role, Shahin will report directly to NetApp’s CEO, George Kurian, and will lead critical business operations in four fundamental pillars of the company:
- Information Technology
- Operations
- Global Security
- Business Process Excellence
Company Vision
George Kurian, CEO of NetApp, expressed his confidence that Shahin’s leadership will enable the company to improve its operations and fully realize its growth potential. Shahin, on the other hand, stated that his main focus will be preparing the company for short and long-term growth, managing and transforming critical areas to provide a solid foundation for sustainable progress.
Business Context
This appointment comes at a crucial moment for the technology industry, marked by fast advancements in artificial intelligence and digital technologies. NetApp seeks to strengthen its position as a leader in intelligent data infrastructure, combining unified data storage, integrated data services, and CloudOps solutions to turn challenges into opportunities for its customers.