8×8, Inc., a leading integrated cloud contact center and unified communications platform provider, announced the appointment of Andrew Burton, President and Chief Operating Officer at Rapid7 (NASDAQ: RPD), as a new independent director, effective June 17, 2024.
Burton is an accomplished Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and technology executive with a successful track record working in high-growth environments leading diverse, global teams to build and rapidly scale innovative businesses. As a former product and engineering executive who has led and grown global sales and marketing teams, in pre and post IPO environments, Burton has unique strengths and leadership experience across go-to-market, engineering, and operations. Serving as President and Chief Operating Officer at Rapid 7 since 2019, he is responsible for all of Rapid7’s end-to-end business, customer delivery and innovation efforts, including global sales and marketing, customer success and support, product development and engineering, consulting and managed services, and IT and operations functions.
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“On behalf of the entire board, it is my distinct pleasure to welcome Andrew Burton to our team,” said Samuel Wilson, Chief Executive Officer at 8×8, Inc. “Andrew’s extensive experience in leading innovative technology companies and his impressive track record in product development and go-to-market strategies make him an invaluable addition to our board. We are excited to leverage his insights and expertise as we continue to innovate and expand our impact.”
SOURCE: BusinessWire