Workday, Inc., a leading provider of solutions for workforce and financial management, today announced the election of Michael Speiser as an independent director of its Board of Directors. With over three decades of experience as a technology innovator and venture capitalist, Speiser brings a wealth of expertise in building and scaling high-growth companies and advancing AI technologies in the tech industry.
Michael Speiser’s Background:
- Career Highlights: Speiser currently serves as a managing director at Sutter Hill Ventures and holds board positions in various private companies and undisclosed projects. He previously served as the part-time CEO of Snowflake, Inc. from 2012 to 2014, playing a pivotal role in its early growth stages.
- Leadership Roles: Speiser has held founding CEO roles at Augment, Observe, and Pure Storage, Inc., and held executive positions at Bix, Inc., Veritas Software, and Yahoo!.
Comments on the Appointment:
- Michael Speiser, Independent Director, Workday Board of Directors: “I’m deeply passionate about helping engineering teams embrace AI transformation. Workday’s commitment to AI, paralleling its earlier cloud adoption, positions it for significant growth. I look forward to collaborating with Carl and Aneel to support Workday’s next phase of evolution.”
- Carl Eschenbach, CEO, Workday: “Workday stands to be a defining software company of our era, and Mike’s appointment underscores our commitment to innovation. His extensive experience in AI and operations will be invaluable as we continue to advance our technology leadership.”
- Aneel Bhusri, Co-Founder and Executive Chair, Workday: “Mike’s reputation as a builder and his deep understanding of technology and venture capital make him an ideal addition to our board. His alignment with Workday’s values of innovation and integrity makes us excited to welcome him aboard.”
Strategic Focus:
- AI Innovation: Speiser’s appointment reinforces Workday’s strategic focus on advancing AI capabilities to drive innovation in workforce and financial management solutions.
- Global Expansion: His insights and leadership will support Workday’s ongoing global expansion efforts, leveraging AI to enhance customer outcomes and operational efficiencies.
