Citrix has announced that
Kirill Tatarinov has been appointed President and CEO, effective January
25, 2016. A veteran Microsoft executive, Tatarinov will also join the Citrix
Board as a director at that time. Interim President and CEO Robert Calderoni
continues his role as Executive Chairman on the Citrix Board of Directors,
focused on driving execution of the strategic plan for operational excellence,
capital structure and portfolio simplification.
With 30 years of industry
experience, Tatarinov has a long and successful track record overseeing product
strategy and commercial operations in software and services. His background
includes leadership positions at Microsoft for 13 years, including most
recently serving as Executive Vice President of the Microsoft Business
Solutions Division where he doubled revenue, increased profitability, led the
division’s transformation to the cloud, and managed the global partner
ecosystem. During his tenure at Microsoft, he also served as Corporate Vice
President of the Management and Solutions Division where he accelerated
product strategy execution, resulting in strong revenue growth. Prior to
Microsoft, Tatarinov was a member of the senior leadership team at BMC, where
he served as the Chief Technology Officer, as well as holding product and
business development leadership positions.
“The Board is delighted
to welcome Kirill as the new President and CEO of Citrix,” said Robert
Calderoni, Executive Chairman. “Following a thorough review of candidates, the
Board determined that Kirill’s strong product management background and
extensive technology leadership experience make him the right person to oversee
Citrix’s innovation and growth strategy.”
Calderoni added, “It has
been a pleasure serving as the interim CEO working with the Citrix team,
alongside the Board of Directors and leadership. Our comprehensive business
review has set us on a path to drive profitable growth, embrace operational
excellence, and refocus the company on our core business – the secure delivery
of apps and data. I look forward to working closely with Kirill and the rest of
the Citrix executive team in my role as Executive Chairman.”
“I am honored to join
Citrix during this exciting time,” said Tatarinov. “Citrix is an iconic company
with a world-class brand, innovative products, and a large installed base,
including 99% of the Global 500. Citrix is a key enabler of digital business.
Across every industry and region, the secure delivery of apps and data is a
strategic imperative for organizations of all sizes. I look forward to working
alongside Citrix’s leaders, talented employees, and dedicated partners around
the world to push the boundaries of innovation and create greater value together.”
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