Former CIO of U.S. federal government and author of U.S. Cloud-First policy to further the social enterprise with salesforce.com
SAN FRANCISCO \u2013 Jan. 16, 2012 \u2013 Salesforce.com [NYSE: CRM], the enterprise cloud computing (http:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/cloudcomputing\/) company, today announced that Vivek Kundra has joined the company as executive vice president of emerging markets. Kundra is an accomplished technology leader with a demonstrated track record of driving innovation.
As the first Chief Information Officer of the United States, Kundra managed more than $80 billion in technology investments at one of the world\u2019s largest information technology organizations. He was an early evangelist of the benefits of cloud computing in the public sector. Kundra authored the groundbreaking Cloud-First policy, which now serves as a model for government IT organizations around the world seeking to increase efficiencies with less resources.
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\u2022 \u201cVivek Kundra is an amazing technology visionary who opened the eyes of millions to the transformational power of cloud computing,\u201d said Marc Benioff, chairman and CEO, salesforce.com. \u201cHis disruptive leadership is just what the industry needs to accelerate the social enterprise.\u201d
\u2022 \u201cSalesforce.com is an industry disruptor, helping organizations use the transformative power of technology for change,\u201d said Vivek Kundra, EVP of emerging markets, salesforce.com. \u201cI am excited to join the most innovative company in the world that is pioneering social, mobile and open cloud computing technologies for the enterprise.\u201d
Background on Vivek Kundra:
\u2022 Prior to joining salesforce.com, Kundra served as the first United States chief information officer where he was credited with adopting game-changing cloud computing technologies, strengthening the cybersecurity posture of the nation and launching an open government movement.
\u2022 Before his time as U.S. CIO, Kundra served as the chief technology officer for the District of Columbia and as the assistant secretary of commerce and technology for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
\u2022 The World Economic Forum selected Kundra as a 2011 Young Global Leader, representing a group of exceptional young leaders who share a commitment to shaping the global future. He is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
\u2022 Kundra holds a M.S. in management information systems from the University of Maryland and is a graduate of the University of Virginia\u2019s Sorensen Institute of Political Leadership.
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