Scott Kriens

Scott Kriens is a prominent American businessman best known for his long tenure at Juniper Networks. Here are the key details about his career and accomplishments:

Career at Juniper Networks

Scott Kriens co-founded Juniper Networks in 1996 and served as the company's CEO and chairman for over a decade.1 During his time as CEO from 1996 to 2008, Kriens led Juniper Networks to remarkable growth:

• The company expanded to over 10,000 employees across 100+ countries
• Annual revenue reached $4 billion
• Juniper's stock price rose dramatically, hitting an all-time high in October 20001

After stepping down as CEO in 2008, Kriens remained chairman of Juniper's board of directors, a position he still holds today.14

Early Career

Before Juniper Networks, Kriens had an extensive background in the technology industry:

• He began his marketing career at Burroughs Corporation (later Unisys)
• Worked at Tandem Computers
• Co-founded StrataCom in 1986, serving as EVP of Sales and Operations until its $4.5 billion acquisition by Cisco in 19961

Education and Background

Kriens received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from California State University, East Bay in 1979.1

Accolades

• Ranked on Forbes Executive Pay lists in 2006, 2007, and 2008
• Named U.S. Winner of the EY Entrepreneur of The Year Award in 2000 for his work with Juniper Networks1

Recent Endeavors

In 2010, Scott and his wife Joanie established the 1440 Foundation and 1440 Multiversity:

• The 1440 Foundation focuses on cultivating authentic relationships and personal growth
• 1440 Multiversity is a learning retreat center located in Scotts Valley, California, offering programs in personal development, leadership, and wellness123

Scott Kriens' journey from tech executive to advocate for conscious leadership and integrated living demonstrates his evolution as a leader and his commitment to personal growth and development.