– USA, WA – F5, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIV) today announced the appointment of Michel Combes to its board as an independent director effective September 29, 2023.
“We are pleased to welcome Michel back to the F5 board. His experience leading some of the world’s largest telecom operators gives him unparalleled insight into a large segment of F5’s customer base. He also brings a depth of operational experience managing large, complex organizations, technology industry expertise, and a strong global perspective to F5’s board,” said Board Chair, Alan Higginson.
About Michel Combes
Michel Combes is a proven leader with more than 30 years of experience in the telecommunications and technology industries. He previously served as a director for F5 from July 2018 to March 2021.
Mr. Combes currently serves as EVP at Claure Group, a global entrepreneurial and investment firm. He served previously as CEO and president of SoftBank Group International, from June 2020 to June 2022, and as President and CEO of Sprint from January 2018 until April 2020. His prior leadership roles also include CEO of Altice N.V., CEO of Alcatel-Lucent, CEO of Vodafone Europe, Chairperson and CEO of TDF Group, and CFO and Senior EVP of France Telecom.
Mr. Combes currently serves as Director and Chair of the Audit Committee for Phillip Morris International, and as Director and Chair of the Nominations & Remunerations Committee for Etisalat. He is also a member of the Advisory Team of McLaren Racing Limited.
Mr. Combes is a graduate of École Polytechnique and Télécom ParisTech, with a focus on engineering.
About F5
F5 is a multi-cloud application services and security company committed to bringing a better digital world to life. F5 partners with the world’s largest, most advanced organizations to secure and optimize every app and API anywhere—on premises, in the cloud, or at the edge. F5 enables organizations to provide exceptional, secure digital experiences for their customers and continuously stay ahead of threats.
SOURCE: https://www.f5.com/
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