Mike Berry EVP and CFO, NetApp

NetApp, Inc. appointed Mike Berry as EVP and CFO effective March 16.

He joins NetApp from McAfee, LLC, where he was also EVP and CFO. He brings with him a knowledge of the technology and software space and an background in a range of financial, strategic, and operational functions.

He will succeed Ron Pasek, who served as NetApp’s EVP and CFO for f4our years and announced his intent to retire earlier this year.

“I am delighted to welcome Mike to the NetApp team,” said George Kurian, CEO. “He has a wealth of experience and will drive continued discipline in our operations, as we strengthen our leadership position in the marketplace while driving long-term value for our shareholders. His experience in software subscription and cloud business models will provide a valuable perspective as we execute our strategy to become the leader of data services for hybrid multicloud.”

“I am very excited to join NetApp as it continues the evolution to a leadership position in cloud data services,” said Berry. “I believe NetApp is in a unique position to capitalize on the future technology trends given its market leadership, focus on innovation, and strong financial foundation. I look forward to working with George and the whole NetApp team to further the value creation for our shareholders, customers and employees.”

Mike Berry is a technology industry veteran with a background in finance, operations and general management. In his previous role as EVP and CFO at McAfee, he was responsible for all aspects of finance, including financial planning, accounting, tax and treasury, as well as operations and shared services.

Before he joined McAfee in February 2017, he was EVP, CFO, and COO at FireEye. Previous to that position, he was EVP and CFO for Informatica. Before that, he had led finance and other operations for several technology companies, including SolarWinds and i2 Technologies.

Berry earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Augsburg University and an MBA in finance from the University of St. Thomas. He is a member of the Rapid7 and FinancialForce boards of directors, where he also serves as their audit committee chair.