NETGEAR, a developer of advanced networking technologies for homes, businesses, and service providers around the world, has announced several new additions to its leadership bench.
The new board member and executives follow the appointment of CJ Prober as NETGEAR’s CEO earlier this year, and join the robust group of accomplished leaders at NETGEAR.
“These talented executives bring incredible pedigrees, subject matter expertise and track records to our team. Collaborating with the rest of our talented team, they will contribute to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers across the globe,” says CJ Prober, chief executive officer, NETGEAR. “As we look forward, these leaders will be instrumental in supporting the transformation of our businesses and driving long-term value creation for shareholders.”
Here is a look at the new NETGEAR executive additions:
Laura Orvidas joined the NETGEAR board of directors this month. She is the chief executive officer (CEO) of onXmaps, a consumer subscription company that helps inform, inspire, and empower outdoor enthusiasts. Prior to onX, Orvidas spent almost 18 years at Amazon in various positions before assuming the role of vice president, consumer electronics, and Amazon Basics private label.
Pramod Badjate brings his extensive experience in leading large networking businesses to his new role of president and GM of NETGEAR for Business. He invested his entire career in enterprise networking at Cisco, Ruckus Networks and, most recently, as the group vice president and general manager for the cognitive campus business at Arista Networks.
Kirsten Daru joins NETGEAR as the new general counsel and chief privacy officer with a strong background serving in similar roles with top technology companies. She spent over 11 years at Electronic Arts (EA) where she was appointed its first chief privacy officer. After EA, she served as the general counsel of Tile and when the company merged with Life360 she was appointed general counsel of the combined company.
Fiona Spratt steps into a new role at NETGEAR as the senior vice President of people, after being with the company for more than 10 years where she moved up the ranks of the HR department in Europe. She also successfully led the project to relocate NETGEAR’s international headquarters in Cork, Ireland, to accommodate a new software development center of excellence. In doing so, she played a critical role in helping the company to accelerate its transformation towards becoming more software-centric by leveraging the pipeline of diverse talent in Ireland. As a global leader, she will be responsible for helping to evolve NETGEAR’s culture for the benefit of current and future employees worldwide.
Antonio López Reus comes to NETGEAR as the new vice president of strategy and strategic Partnerships. He joins the company from Amazon, where he led revenue-generating partnerships for the Alexa Smart Home product line. Prior to Amazon, he managed product partnerships for Tile, bringing the technology to leading brands including Fitbit, Skullcandy, Google Home, and Alexa. Prior to his roles with Amazon and Tile, he led Asia-Pacific and emerging channels for Google Nest and was a principal for the Boston Consulting Group.
