Citrix today announced that Robert Calderoni, Citrix’s
Executive Chairman, has been unanimously appointed interim president and
CEO, effective immediately. Mr. Calderoni will continue serving as
Executive Chairman on the Citrix Board of Directors. Mark Templeton,
current president and CEO, will serve in an advisory role through the
end of the year.
The Board’s previously announced CEO search process remains underway,
led by a search committee consisting of Mr. Calderoni (committee chair),
Godfrey R. Sullivan and Jesse A. Cohn, with the assistance of executive
search firm, Heidrick & Struggles.
“On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Mark for his vision,
talent and leadership over the last two decades,” said Thomas Bogan,
lead independent director for Citrix. “Mark’s contributions in
transforming our company into a $3 billion global technology leader, to
our customers, and to our industry have been remarkable, and the entire
Citrix team wishes him the very best.”
Mr. Bogan continued, “We are fortunate that Bob has agreed to step into
the role of interim CEO during this important time for Citrix. With more
than 30 years of executive experience in the technology sector, and as a
director of Citrix, Bob has a deep understanding not only of the
marketplace, but of our business as well. We thank Bob for assuming
these additional responsibilities while the committee continues to
conduct its CEO search process, and believe that he is the right choice
to lead Citrix as we continue to focus on the transformative initiatives
announced in July.”
Mr. Calderoni said, “The Citrix team has a deep bench of talented
employees, and I look forward to working together, alongside the Board
and leadership team, as we execute on our strategy to securely deliver
the world’s most important apps. In addition to our CEO search, I will
be focused on continuing the momentum we have in our operational and
strategic review of the business. Citrix remains well positioned to
build on its positive momentum, as evidenced by the strong financial
results announced today.”
Mr. Templeton said, “It has been an honor and a truly rewarding
experience to lead this company and to work with the finest team in the
industry, as well as the best customers and partners in the world.
Citrix will continue to excel under Bob’s leadership, and the Board will
continue its thoughtful and deliberate process of selecting a permanent
CEO. Every day that I have spent at Citrix has been a privilege, and I
look forward to staying on in an advisory role to ensure a smooth
transition.”
About Robert Calderoni
Bob Calderoni was appointed as a director of the Citrix Board in June
2014, and as Executive Chairman of the Board in July 2015. Mr. Calderoni
previously served as Chairman and CEO of Ariba, Inc., from 2001 until it
was sold to SAP in October 2012. Following the acquisition, Mr.
Calderoni remained CEO of Ariba and was also appointed a member of the
global managing board at SAP AG between 2012 and 2014. Prior to his role
as CEO, Mr. Calderoni was CFO of Ariba from January 2001 to October
2001. Prior to joining Ariba in January 2001, Mr. Calderoni served as
CFO at Avery Dennison Corporation, Senior Vice President of Finance at
Apple, and Vice President of Finance at IBM. He is also a member of the
Board of Directors of Juniper Networks and KLA Tencor.