Kit Colbert

Kit Colbert is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at VMware, a leading company in enterprise software and virtualization technology. He has been with VMware since 2003 and has played a critical role in shaping the company's technology landscape. Colbert's career at VMware has included various significant positions, such as VMware's Cloud CTO and General Manager of the Cloud-Native Apps business. He was also instrumental in developing foundational technologies like vMotion and Storage vMotion, which are essential features of VMware vSphere.12

In his current role as CTO, which he assumed in September 2021, Colbert is responsible for driving the technical vision of VMware and overseeing its transformation towards cloud and subscription-centric research and development. His leadership encompasses advancing R&D efforts, managing engineering services, and guiding the company's design and user experience teams.13

Colbert's background includes extensive experience in technology development and management. He has been involved in various initiatives, including the integration of AirWatch into VMware’s End-User Computing business and the incubation of VMware's Cloud-Native Apps business, which addresses the rise of container and cloud-native technologies.23 His expertise in these areas positions him as a key figure in VMware's ongoing innovations and strategic direction in the tech industry.

Colbert is also known for his passion for technology and problem-solving, often engaging with customers and industry analysts to promote VMware's initiatives and products.2