Verkada Inc.
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  • Verkada appoints Mark Anderson to its Board; expertise in AI-powered security technology.
  • Anderson led Alteryx to $1 billion revenue, boosting Verkada's growth potential.
  • Verkada enhances safety with cloud-based solutions for global Fortune 500 customers.

Verkada, a pioneer in AI-powered physical security technology, announced that Mark Anderson has joined its Board of Directors. Anderson brings more than 25 years of technology leadership in high-growth public companies to Verkada’s Board. He currently serves on the board of 1Password.

In 2024, Mark stepped off of Cloudflare’s Board to become their President of Revenue. His career highlights include: as CEO of Alteryx, pioneering the company to $1 billion in revenue, navigating a sale in 2024 to private equity sponsors and expanding into new global markets; as President at Palo Alto Networks, Mark helped drive its growth from pre-IPO to over $3.5 billion in annualised revenue; and at F5 Networks, growing annual revenue to more than $1 billion while overseeing global sales.

Future with the power of Verkada’s technology

In 2024, Mark stepped off of Cloudflare’s Board to become their President of Revenue

"Mark is a proven go-to-market innovator with a track record of scaling enterprise technology platforms," said Filip Kalizsan, Co-Founder and CEO of Verkada, adding "Mark will be a key team member as we embark on our next stage of growth."

"Verkada plays an integral role in the fabric of communities around the world, empowering them with the tools and technology to keep people and places safe," said Mark Anderson, adding "I can’t think of a more important organisation to join. I look forward to partnering with them to build a better future with the power of Verkada’s technology."

"We are excited to welcome Mark to our board. He has built multiple enduring technology companies, and Verkada will benefit greatly from his experience," said Hans Robertson, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Verkada.

Cloud-based physical security solutions

Verkada protects 33,000 customers across the globe, including 96 of the Fortune 500. Its sustained business momentum reflects growing demand for modern, cloud-based physical security solutions that meet the needs of the complex threat landscape.

Organisations from school districts and hospital systems to global retailers, manufacturing conglomerates, and even municipalities are increasingly turning to Verkada’s platform for AI-powered security solutions that natively integrate video security, access control, alarms, sensors, and workplace solutions.

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