Kevin Rhodes

Kevin Rhodes, CPA, is the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Extreme Networks.1 He joined the company in May 2023 and is responsible for financial planning and reporting, with a focus on developing and implementing key strategies to support Extreme's growth and expansion.1

Professional Background

Before joining Extreme Networks, Rhodes held several notable positions:

• EVP and CFO at Duck Creek Technologies, where he played a significant role in the company's successful acquisition by Vista Equity Partners for $2.6 billion1
• CFO roles at Finvi, Markforged, and Brightcove1

Education

Rhodes has a strong educational background in business and finance:

• MBA from Babson College's FW Olin Graduate School of Business1
• B.S. in Accounting/Finance from Merrimack College1

Current Role and Responsibilities

At Extreme Networks, Rhodes is responsible for:

• Financial planning and reporting1
• Developing and implementing key strategies for growth1
• Contributing to the company's continued expansion1

Rhodes is known as an accomplished Senior Executive and Chief Financial Officer.3 His appointment at Extreme Networks was announced on April 24, 2023, with the company describing him as a "proven growth-oriented leader who can continue building long-term shareholder value through operational excellence".4

In his role, Rhodes is part of Extreme Networks' leadership team, which is committed to the "Extreme Way" of going above and beyond in servicing customers.2 He contributes to the company's efforts in innovating at the intersection of networking, AI, and security.5