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Vikram Verma
Board Member, Advisor and Recovering CEO
Vikram Verma is a prominent technology executive and a member of the Board of Directors at Ping Identity, a leading provider of identity management solutions. He joined the board on May 3, 2022, bringing over 30 years of experience in technology leadership roles across various companies.
Career Background::
- 8x8 Inc.: Verma served as CEO from 2013 to December 2020, during which he significantly increased the company's annual recurring revenue from approximately $100 million to over $500 million and oversaw multiple acquisitions that enhanced the company's market position.15
- Lockheed Martin: Before his tenure at 8x8, he was President of Strategic Venture Development after Lockheed Martin acquired Savi Technology, where he had been CEO. Under his leadership, Savi grew its revenue substantially before its acquisition.34
- Savi Technology: Verma started his career here, eventually becoming CEO and Chairman. He played a key role in transitioning the company into a leader in the Internet of Things (IoT) sector.36
Education:: Verma holds multiple degrees in electrical engineering:
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.) from Florida Institute of Technology
- Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (M.S.E.) from the University of Michigan
- Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University.14
Current Roles:: In addition to his position at Ping Identity, Verma serves on several other boards:
- Cambium Networks
- Cyara
- Zingtree
- Genesis Digital He is also part of the advisory board for Wiliot and serves on the Board of Trustees for Florida Institute of Technology and the Electrical and Computer Engineering Advisory Council at the University of Michigan.25
Verma has been recognized for his contributions to technology and leadership, including being named a "Technology Pioneer" by the World Economic Forum.3 His extensive experience positions him as a valuable asset to Ping Identity as it navigates the evolving landscape of digital identity management.