Rory Read

Rory Read is a prominent figure in the technology sector, currently serving as a Board Member at Booz Allen Hamilton since January 2023. He also holds the position of Chief Executive Officer at Vonage and is a Senior Vice President at Ericsson, following Ericsson's acquisition of Vonage in 2022 for $6.2 billion.124

Professional Background

• Booz Allen Hamilton: Board Member (January 2023 - Present)
• Vonage: CEO, focusing on cloud communications and digital transformation initiatives.
• Ericsson: Senior Vice President, overseeing the Global Communications Platform business area.
• Dell Technologies: Held various roles, including Chief Integration Officer, where he was instrumental in the $67 billion merger with EMC Corporation.
• Advanced Micro Devices (AMD): Served as CEO and President from July 2011 to March 2015.
• Lenovo: COO and President from 2006 to 2011, leading significant growth and market share gains.
• IBM: Spent over two decades in various leadership roles, contributing to eBusiness strategies and initiatives.1235

Education

Rory Read graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems from Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York.34

Contributions and Expertise

With over 30 years of experience in global technology leadership, Read brings a wealth of knowledge in strategic planning, integration processes, and operational excellence to his role at Booz Allen Hamilton. He is also a member of the Audit Committee at Booz Allen.25