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8x8 Appoints Joel Neeb as Chief Transformation and Business Operations Officer
CAMPBELL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 8x8, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGHT), the industry's most integrated Platform for CX that combines Contact Center, Unified
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[{"type":"text","content":" CAMPBELL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\n8x8, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGHT), the industry's most integrated Platform for CX that combines Contact Center, Unified Communication, and CPaaS APIs, today announced the appointment of Joel Neeb as Chief Transformation and Business Operations Officer. Reporting directly to CEO Samuel Wilson, Neeb will be responsible for aligning 8x8’s next phase of CX transformation and strategic initiatives with operational outcomes, driving organizational excellence, and fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.\n\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250108813425/en/8x8 Appoints Joel Neeb at Chief Transformation and Business Operations Officer (Photo: Business Wire)\nNeeb is a recognized business leader in the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) industry. He most recently served as Vice President of Execution and Transformation at VMware, where he led a cultural and operating model transformation for the 40,000-person company as well as helped launch VMware’s AI roadmap and strategy. Prior to VMware, Neeb served as Chief Executive Officer at Afterburner, Inc., where he led more than 100 elite professionals, including former fighter pilots, Navy SEALS, and Army Rangers, in helping global organizations achieve breakthrough performance.\n\n\nJoel is a former United States Air Force F-15 mission commander. He was the tactical leader of 300 of the most senior combat pilots in the AirForce and oversaw the execution of a $150 million per year flight program.\n\n\n“We have a very exciting opportunity right now to accelerate 8x8's transformation plan and demonstrate increased impact for customers and partners, an opportunity that is dependent on a highly focused and dedicated leadership team aligned to our strategic initiatives,” said Samuel Wilson, Chief Executive Officer at 8x8, Inc. “Joel has a remarkable career leading high performance teams through strategic and cultural transformations, creating operational excellence and driving growth. We are excited to add his unique blend of strategic vision and hands-on execution to our leadership team as we enter the next phase of our growth.”\n\n\n“In my experience helping companies navigate transformations, I’m convinced that we’re entering an era where unified, intelligent communications will be th...