Executives Named to 2019 Most Influential Corporate Directors List

8×8, Inc., a leading Software-as-a-Service provider of voice, video, chat, contact center, and enterprise-class API solutions powered by one global cloud communications platform, announced that WomenInc. magazine has honored 8×8 board members Monique Bonner and Elizabeth Theophille by recognizing each executive on their 2019 list of Most Influential Corporate Directors.

“They are world-class leaders with impressive expertise in their fields. I’m proud that WomenInc. has recognized them both on its annual list of influential corporate directors – they are in great company.”

WomenInc. is a leading magazine dedicated to comprehensive coverage of women’s achievement in business. This winter issue is the most comprehensive listing of women executives, influencers and achievers contributing leadership to corporate boards.

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“8×8 is very fortunate to have Monique and Elizabeth on our board of directors and I’d like to personally thank them for their dedication, hard work and contributions toward our success,” said Vik Verma, CEO of 8×8, Inc. “They are world-class leaders with impressive expertise in their fields. I’m proud that WomenInc. has recognized them both on its annual list of influential corporate directors – they are in great company.”

Bonner serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Akamai where she is dually focused on driving growth and operational excellence. Bonner has over 20 years of marketing and operations experience leveraging digital technologies, big data, and advanced analytics to drive efficient and effective personalized marketing at scale. She also held global leadership roles at Dell Technologies and was recently awarded the 2018 Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council CMO of the Year Award. Bonner has held a seat on the 8×8 board since October 2018, is the chair of the nominating and governance committee and also a member of the audit committee.

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Theophille is Chief Technology and Digital Officer at Novartis. She is a global information technology professional with a strong track record of using technology to transform how the business operates, creating new value and growth. Her digital transformation experience includes building data and advanced analytics platforms, AI and Robotics Process Automation at enterprise scale. Theophille has also held senior leadership positions at Nokia, Alcatel-Lucent, Capgemini S.A., BP International, Sita and Vivendi Universal. She joined the 8×8 board in June 2019.

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