Poly, the company that emerged from the merger between Plantronics and Polycom, recently announced the arrival of a new President and CEO. This global communications company, known for combining amazing video and audio experiences, is in the midst of exceptional growth.
Valid from the 8th of September 2020, Dave Shull will be taking over as the CEO and President of Poly, to help continue moving the company in the right direction. Dave will also be joining the company’s board of directors. Mr Shull is taking over from Robert Hagerty, who took the position of interim CEO from February this year.
Hagerty will be continuing in his position as Chairman of the Board, and resume his membership on Governance, Nominating, and Strategy committees. Hagerty is also resuming his role as Chair of the Acquisitions and Mergers committee.
Bringing Incredible Expertise to the Team
According to Mr. Hagerty, Dave is an experienced technology veteran whose telecommunications and global operations knowledge, combined with extensive leadership experience and fresh insights, make him a good leader for Poly. The rich technology history of Poly, and its diverse end customer markets, ranging from call centers to offices and consumers highlight some excellent opportunities ahead.
Poly believes that adding a creative and enthusiastic mind like Dave to the Board is a fantastic recipe for long-term growth and success. Mr. Shull also commented on his new role, explaining that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way that human beings interact and connect with others. Poly has been one of the companies leading the world for decades in connecting teams whenever and however possible.
The world-class audio of Poly, combined with excellent video and software engineers, means that the company can create communication endpoints that deliver fantastic experiences for everyone. Poly tools are also consistently manageable and reliable – even for the most demanding users.
An Exciting Step Forward for Poly
Before joining Poly, Mr. Shull was the CEO and President of TiVo, where he gained plenty of knowledge in consumer hardware, and helped to reinvigorate the brand. Under Dave’s leadership, the EBITDA of TiVo grew by 55% between Q1 of 2019 and the second quarter of 2020.
Shull brings over 15 years of leadership experience in commercial marketing, digital media, telecommunications, and operations to the mix. Dave also brings extensive global experience in complex business partnerships, operational transformation, and capital markets into the forefront. Before serving as CEO of the weather channel, he held various executive roles at EchoStar and DISH Network.
Poly believes that the fundamental shift to the cloud and remote work will continue beyond the pandemic, with exciting market opportunities to consider. Shull says that he’s excited to be leading the team during Poly’s transformational period.
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