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    D. James Bidzos

    Executive Chairman, President, and CEO at VeriSign, Inc
    Board
    Since August 2011
    Age
    69 years
    Tenure
    Joined VRSN as a founder in April 1995 and has held key leadership roles including Executive Chairman since August 2009, Chief Executive Officer since August 2011, and President from August 2011 to February 2020 as well as again beginning in April 2024.

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    About

    D. James Bidzos has been a central figure in the evolution of VRSN since its inception. As a founder in April 1995, his early involvement at VRSN set the stage for a long and impactful career. His foundational role is indicative of his commitment to shaping the company’s strategic direction.

    Throughout his tenure at VRSN, Bidzos has consistently taken on roles of increasing responsibility. He has served as Executive Chairman since August 2009, transitioned to the role of Chief Executive Officer in August 2011, and has been at the helm as President—first from August 2011 through February 2020 and then resuming the role in April 2024. This progression underscores his deep expertise and leadership within the technology and security sectors.

    Beyond his roles at VRSN, Bidzos also has a broad professional background that includes significant management positions at RSA Security Inc., where he held titles such as Vice Chairman, Executive Vice President, and CEO of RSA Data Security, Inc. This experience further highlights his pioneering contributions to the internet and security industries and his well-regarded status as an innovator and strategic leader.

    $VRSN Performance Under D. James Bidzos

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    VeriSign (VRSN) President August 2011 – February 2020 Resumed in April 2024 to current role
    VeriSign (VRSN) Executive Chairman & CEO (Interim) June 2008 – August 2009 Interim appointment
    VeriSign (VRSN) President (Interim) June 2008 – January 2009 Interim appointment
    VeriSign Japan K.K. Director March 2008 – August 2010 N/A
    VeriSign Japan K.K. Representative Director March 2008 – September 2008 N/A
    VeriSign (VRSN) Vice Chairman of the Board December 2001 – August 2007 N/A
    VeriSign (VRSN) Chairman of the Board (First Term) April 1995 – December 2001 N/A
    VeriSign (VRSN) Founder April 1995 Founder of the company
    RSA Security Inc. Vice Chairman March 1999 – May 2002 N/A
    RSA Security Inc. Executive Vice President July 1996 – February 1999 N/A
    RSA Data Security, Inc. President & CEO 1986 – February 1999 N/A