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Joe Burton is an accomplished CEO and transformational leader in the high tech arena, with recognizedexpertise in big data/analytics/machine learning, SaaS, networking, unified communications, consumerelectronics, and IOT. A champion of inspiring people and driving high performing cultures, Joefosters alignment with vision, mission, and social responsibility.A recognized Global transformational change executive, Mr. Burton has led public and privatemultibillion-dollar organizations in driving new product portfolios, go-to-market strategies, andinnovative business models. Consistently ahead of the curve, he has consistently identified market andtechnology transitions, pioneering and revitalizing company solutions to successfully promote industrytrends.As an executive thought leader, Joe has extensive experience communicating corporate strategy andtactics to analysts, media, investors, and customers. He currently serves on numerous public, private,and nonprofit boards, and actively pursues consideration in those arenas.• STRATEGY | VISION: As CEO at Poly and CTO at Cisco Systems, Mr. Burton applied his deepunderstanding of the intersection and implications of current product markets, technology innovation,and user/societal changes to create and communicate compelling visions and strategies leading to thedevelopment of profitable industry-leading and award-winning products.• TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP | NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT | INNOVATION: Mr. Burton has directedmultiple applications of cloud/SaaS, big data, analytics, AI/ML, and IOT to new and existing solutions,creating new value and differentiation, resulting in industry leading and award-winning solutions. Heand his teams have issued 22 patents, primarily in communications, wearable technologies, andnetworking.• OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE: Possessing an extensive record of successfully aligning organizationaldesign, processes, and technology to produce the most efficient outcomes while driving to outstandingquality and experiences, Joe maintains a consistent record balancing costs, growth, quality, and on-timedelivery of products, solutions, and services worldwide and at scale.• M&A | RESTRUCTURES | INTEGRATIONS: Mr. Burton has led 15-20 M&A transactions from due diligence to integration, varying from small to multibillion-dollar acquisitions, including Cisco Systems’ acquisition and integration of WebEx, and Plantronics’ merger with Polycom. He has directed the transformation of a worldwide distribution network and successfully launched multiple new ventures.