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ServiceNow appoints Hossein Nowbar as President and CLO
SANTA CLARA, Calif., January 05, 2026--ServiceNow (NYSE NOW), the AI control tower for business reinvention, today announced that Hossein Nowbar has joined the company as President and Chief Legal Officer (CLO). Russ Elmer, who has served as Chief Legal Officer since 2018, will transition to the role of Special Counsel, where he will continue to provide strategic guidance and ensure continuity on key legal and corporate matters.
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