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    Jayshree Ullal

    President, CEO, and Chairperson of the Board at Arista Networks Inc
    Board
    Since October 2008
    Age
    63 years
    Education
    Holds a B.S. degree in Engineering (Electrical) from San Francisco State University and an M.S. degree in Engineering Management from Santa Clara University.
    Tenure
    Joined ANET in October 2008 as President and CEO and was later promoted to Chairperson of the Board effective December 1, 2023.

    Also at Arista Networks Inc

    AK
    Ashwin Kohli
    Chief Customer Officer (CCO)
    CB
    Chantelle Breithaupt
    Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
    CS
    Chris Schmidt
    Chief Sales Officer

    About

    Jayshree Ullal has built a distinguished career in the technology industry, beginning with early roles in product and engineering at companies such as Ungermann-Bass, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., and Fairchild Semiconductor. Her initial leadership role in marketing at Crescendo Communications, which later became part of Cisco Systems, laid the foundation for a legacy of technical expertise and strategic insight.

    During her extensive tenure at Cisco Systems from September 1993 to May 2008, she advanced through various pivotal roles, culminating as Senior Vice President of the Data Center, Switching, and Services Group. This period not only refined her leadership skills but also prepared her for steering a rapidly evolving networking landscape.

    Since joining ANET in October 2008, her leadership has been integral to the company's growth and innovation in the networking industry. In addition to her role as President and CEO, her appointment as Chairperson of the Board in December 2023 reflects her strategic vision and ability to guide the company at multiple levels. Beyond her responsibilities at ANET, her service on the Board of Directors at Snowflake Inc. further underscores her influence and commitment to advancements within the tech sector.

    $ANET Performance Under Jayshree Ullal

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Cisco Systems, Inc. Senior Vice President, Data Center, Switching, and Services Group September 1993 – May 2008 Held various positions culminating in SVP role
    Crescendo Communications, Inc. Vice President of Marketing Not specified Held this role at Cisco's first acquisition in 1993
    Ungermann-Bass Various Product & Engineering Positions Not specified Held multiple roles in product and engineering
    Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) Various Product & Engineering Positions Not specified Held multiple roles in product and engineering
    Fairchild Semiconductor Various Product & Engineering Positions Not specified Held multiple roles in product and engineering

    External Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Snowflake Inc. Board of Directors Member June 2020 – Present Current external board position

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary$300,000 AnnualFixed base salary for 2023
    All Other Compensation$10,399 As determinedIncludes various benefits and perquisites; detailed breakdown not provided

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023

    Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units (PRSUs)

    Gross Margin PRSUs

    MetricDetail
    Performance PeriodJan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2024
    MetricNon-GAAP Gross Margin
    Weight100%
    Performance RangesMinimum: 62.5% (50% payout), Target: 63.2% (100% payout), Maximum: 64.0% (200% payout)
    Vesting Schedule50% vest on first quarterly vesting date after performance determination (expected Feb 20, 2025) and 50% on Feb 20, 2026
    Share Quantity19,080 units

    AOP PRSUs (Annual Operating Plan PRSUs)

    MetricDetail
    Performance PeriodJan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023
    MetricsRevenue and Non-GAAP Operating Income
    Revenue PerformanceMinimum: $5.7B (50% payout), Target: $5.9B (100% payout), Maximum: $6.0B (200% payout), Actual: $5.86B
    Non-GAAP Operating Income PerformanceMinimum: $2.4B (50% payout), Target: $2.479B (100% payout), Maximum: $2.6B (200% payout), Actual: $2.603B
    Weight50% each for Revenue and Operating Income
    Vesting Schedule25% vested on first quarterly vesting date; remaining vest in equal quarterly installments over 3 years
    Share Quantity76,310 units

    Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation (Bonus Plan)

    MetricDetail
    Performance MetricRevenue achievement (bonus not payable if below 85% of target)
    Target Bonus$300,000
    Actual Bonus$200,000
    Additional DetailsBonus contingent on both financial and non-financial objectives, including performance measures such as gross margin, operating margin, and growth