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Kevin R. Johnson

Director and Chief Executive Officer

Juniper Networks, Incorporated (JNPR)

Industry: Technology

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On July 23, 2008, Kevin R. Johnson agreed to join Juniper Networks, Inc. as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Johnson is expected to commence his employment on September 8, 2008. Upon the commencement of Mr. Johnson"s employment, he will be appointed to serve as a member of the Company"s Board of Directors. Mr. Johnson, 47, joins Juniper Networks from Microsoft Corporation, a worldwide provider of software, services and solutions, where he has served as President, Platforms and Services Division since January 2007. He had been Co-President of the Platforms and Services Division since September 2005. Prior to that role, he held the position of Microsoft's Group Vice President, Worldwide Sales, Marketing and Services since March 2003. Before that position, Mr. Johnson had been Senior Vice President, Microsoft Americas since February 2002 and Senior Vice President, U.S. Sales, Marketing, and Services since August 2001. Previous to joining Microsoft in 1992, Mr. Johnson worked in IBM's systems integration and consulting business and started his career as a software developer. He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from New Mexico State University and served as a founding member of the board of directors of NPower, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to help other nonprofits use technology to expand the reach and impact of their work. Mr. Johnson also served as a member of the Western Region Board of Advisors of Catalyst, a non-profit organization dedicated to women's career advancement.


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