Frank Pelzer, chief operating officer at Spotnana, has joined nine members as part of NetApp’s board of directors.
“I am delighted to welcome Frank to our Board,” said George Kurian, CEO at NetApp. “Frank’s impressive history of helping companies scale, along with his ability to strengthen software value and enhance its recognition at infrastructure companies, will be invaluable as we continue to grow and innovate in the era of data and intelligence.”
Before joining Spotnana, Pelzer was the chief financial officer of F5, a security and app services company. He also served as the president and COO of the Cloud Business Group at SAP and CFO of Concur, and held senior leadership positions at Deutsche Bank AG and Credit Suisse Group.
“Frank’s sharp business acumen and extensive background in modern financial operations within cloud and as-a-service companies make him the perfect addition for the next chapter of NetApp’s growth,” said Mike Nevens, board chair. “He will play a key role in driving NetApp’s strategic initiatives and strengthening our commitment to delivering long-term shareholder value.”
Pelzer also currently serves on the board of directors at Freshworks and Direct Travel, and sat on the board of directors of Duck Creek Technologies and Benefitfocus.
“It’s an exciting time to be a part of NetApp,” he said. “With its intelligent data infrastructure platform, NetApp occupies a unique position in the market and has a visionary outlook for the future. I look forward to leveraging my insights and experience to support the company in achieving its goal of enabling customers to unlock the full potential of their data.”