Management ChangeMay 18, 2026, 04:27 PM
Penguin Solutions Appoints David Heard to Board of Directors
AI Summary
Penguin Solutions, Inc. announced the appointment of David Heard to its Board of Directors and Compensation Committee, effective immediately. Mr. Heard, currently President of Network Infrastructure at Nokia and former CEO of Infinera Corporation, brings over three decades of experience in scaling complex infrastructure platforms and optical networking technologies. His expertise is expected to strengthen the company's AI Factory Platform strategy. He will serve as a Class I director until the 2029 annual meeting and will receive cash and an initial grant of 4,485 restricted stock units.
Key Highlights
- Penguin Solutions appointed David Heard to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
- Mr. Heard will also serve as a member of the Board's Compensation Committee.
- The Board of Directors increased its authorized size to eight members.
- Mr. Heard brings over three decades of experience in technology and infrastructure.
- He previously served as CEO of Infinera Corporation from 2020 to 2025.
- Mr. Heard received an initial grant of 4,485 restricted stock units.
- His initial term as a Class I director expires at the 2029 annual meeting.
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