Jayshree Ullal is the Chief Executive Officer and Chairperson of the Board of Arista Networks. Jayshree has held the CEO seat since October 2008.
Current company
Arista Networks
Arista Networks is an American technology company.
computer networkHeadquartered in Santa ClaraFounded 2004NYSE: ANET
Source: WikidataJayshree Ullal has been CEO of Arista Networks since October 2008.
Career
Sources: LinkedIn profile
Education
Convent of Jesus & Mary New Delhi IndiaSan Francisco State University, Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical and Electronics EngineeringSanta Clara University, Master of Science (MS), Engineering MgmtSource
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Vice president level and above, most senior firstJayshree Ullal leads a leadership team of 4 published executives. The most recent appointment is Kenneth Duda as Founder, President, Chief Technology Officer and Director, in seat since September 2025.
Executive leadership
| Name | Title | In seat since |
|---|---|---|
| Jayshree Ullal | Chief Executive Officer and Chairperson | October 2008 |
| Todd Nightingale | President and Chief Operating Officer | June 2025 |
| Kenneth Duda | Founder, President, Chief Technology Officer and Director | September 2025 |
| Chantelle Breithaupt | Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer | February 2024 |
Sources: Arista Networks 2026 DEF 14A
Jayshree Ullal is the Chief Executive Officer and Chairperson of the Board of Arista Networks. Jayshree has held the CEO seat since October 2008.
Jayshree Ullal has been CEO of Arista Networks since October 2008, according to LinkedIn profile.
Jayshree Ullal has been CEO of Arista Networks for 17 years, since October 2008.
Todd Nightingale (President and Chief Operating Officer), Kenneth Duda (Founder, President, Chief Technology Officer and Director), Chantelle Breithaupt (Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer). Source: Arista Networks 2026 DEF 14A.
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