TECHNOLOGY

Zscaler appoints Raj Judge as EVP of Corporate Strategy and Ventures

By Greg Peters • Saturday, May 24 12:17 • Permanent Link

Zscaler, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZS) has made a significant addition to its leadership team with the appointment of Raj Judge as the Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Ventures, in addition to joining the company's board of directors. This move comes as the company aims to drive its growth strategy, business development, and venture investment initiatives with the goal of reaching $5 billion in ARR and beyond.

Raj Judge brings with him over 25 years of experience in the tech, legal, and venture capital space, having previously served at Wilson Sonsini as a senior partner and co-chair of the firm’s core practice, emerging companies, and venture capital. Throughout his career, Judge has been instrumental in identifying emerging market opportunities and driving strategic growth, resulting in significant business growth for his clients.

Zscaler's Chairman and CEO, Jay Chaudhry, expressed excitement about Raj Judge's appointment, highlighting his deep expertise in corporate strategy and investment, as well as his track record of success. Chaudhry noted that Judge's leadership is expected to play a pivotal role in driving Zscaler's growth and innovation agenda, shaping the future of the company.

In his new role, Judge will be responsible for key growth and investment opportunities, as well as forging strategic initiatives. He will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to accelerate innovation and substantially broaden the company’s platform for Zscaler’s customers.

Raj Judge himself expressed excitement about joining Zscaler at such a pivotal time in its growth journey, emphasizing his eagerness to apply his experience and strategic skills to drive new initiatives and investments that will accelerate the company's continued success.

This appointment underscores Zscaler's dedication to advancing its corporate strategy and long-term vision, as it seeks to capitalize on emerging opportunities and drive substantial business growth. Following these announcements, the company's shares moved 0.51%, and are now trading at a price of $254.10. For the full picture, make sure to review Zscaler's 8-K report.

The above analysis is intended for educational purposes only and was performed on the basis of publicly available data. It is not to be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Any buy, sell, or other recommendations mentioned in the article are direct quotations of consensus recommendations from the analysts covering the stock, and do not represent the opinions of Market Inference or its writers. Past performance, accounting data, and inferences about market position and corporate valuation are not reliable indicators of future price movements. Market Inference does not provide financial advice. Investors should conduct their own review and analysis of any company of interest before making an investment decision.