Bandwidth Announces Kimberly McLachlan as Chief Revenue Officer
Rhea-AI Summary
Bandwidth (NASDAQ:BAND) appointed Kimberly McLachlan as Chief Revenue Officer, bringing over 20 years of experience in cloud communications and enterprise software.
She will lead global revenue functions, focusing on direct-to-enterprise sales, strategic partnerships, and increased adoption of Bandwidth's AI-driven Communications Cloud.
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- Experienced CRO with 20+ years in cloud communications and enterprise software
- Proven revenue leadership at Vonage Application division and Broadvoice
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News Market Reaction – BAND
In the Jun 9 session, BAND declined 7.96%, reflecting a notable negative market reaction. Argus tracked a trough of -10.6% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 49 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27 | Conference participation | Neutral | -8.2% | TD Cowen Disruptive Technology Summit appearance and investor meeting availability. |
| Apr 30 | Earnings beat | Positive | +52.1% | Record Q1 2026 results and raised full-year revenue and EBITDA guidance. |
| Apr 21 | Analyst recognition | Positive | -1.6% | Named Leader in IDC MarketScape for Communications Engagement Platforms. |
| Apr 14 | Earnings date set | Positive | +6.1% | Scheduled Q1 2026 earnings release and outlined upcoming investor conferences. |
| Mar 27 | Strategic partnership | Positive | -2.2% | Partnership to power Salesforce Agentforce Contact Center with Communications Cloud. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Positive, fundamentals-driven news (earnings, guidance, major partnerships) has sometimes produced strong upside, while other constructive announcements have seen muted or negative reactions.
Over the last few months, Bandwidth reported record Q1 2026 revenue of $209 million (+20% YoY) and Adjusted EBITDA of $26 million (+17% YoY), raising 2026 guidance to $880–$900 million revenue and $119–$125 million Adjusted EBITDA. That earnings release saw a 52.11% gain, contrasting with negative reactions to positive items like an IDC MarketScape “Leader” recognition (-1.62%) and the Salesforce Agentforce partnership (-2.2%). Conference and summit participation has also yielded mixed performance, highlighting inconsistent price responses to generally constructive news.
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Brings more than two decades of leadership in cloud communications and enterprise software
Will focus on scaling direct-to-enterprise motion, expanding strategic partnerships, and driving broader adoption of Bandwidth's AI-driven Communications Cloud
McLachlan brings more than two decades of leadership experience in cloud communications and enterprise software. Most recently, she served as Chief Revenue Officer and Head of Sales for the Application division at Vonage, where she led global sales and go-to-market strategy. Prior to that, she was Chief Revenue Officer at Broadvoice, where she expanded revenue growth by redesigning the company's channel strategy, building direct and partner sales motions, and launching new technology-driven programs that improved both growth and margin performance.
In her new role at Bandwidth, McLachlan will lead the company's global revenue organization, including enterprise sales, channel and partner strategy, account management, and solutions engineering. She will focus on scaling Bandwidth's direct-to-enterprise motion, expanding strategic partnerships, and driving broader adoption of Bandwidth's AI-driven Communications Cloud.
"Kimberly has a proven track record of building revenue engines that win in competitive global markets," said Devesh Agarwal, Bandwidth's Chief Operating Officer. "She understands how to align direct and partner sales around a clear value proposition, deepen customer relationships, and expand revenue through software services. That is exactly what we need as we scale our enterprise business and accelerate adoption of AI-driven communications across our customer base."
"Bandwidth has built a strong and differentiated value proposition, with a clear strategy to power mission-critical communications for the AI-driven enterprise," said McLachlan. "The company has a unique, customer-centric culture with a high-performing sales team that consistently delivers for some of the world's most demanding enterprises. I'm excited to build on that foundation to scale our go-to-market and help drive the next phase of growth."
About Bandwidth Inc.
Bandwidth Inc. (NASDAQ: BAND) is a global cloud communications company that helps enterprises deliver exceptional experiences through voice calling, text messaging and emergency services. Our solutions and our Communications Cloud, covering 65+ countries and over 90 percent of global GDP, are trusted by all the leaders in unified communications and cloud contact centers–including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Cisco, Google, Microsoft, RingCentral, Zoom, Genesys and Five9–as well as Global 2000 enterprises and SaaS builders like Docusign, Uber and Yosi Health. As a founder of the cloud communications revolution, we are the first and only global Communications Platform-as-a-Service (CPaaS) to offer a unique combination of composable APIs, AI capabilities, owner-operated network and broad regulatory experience. Our award-winning support teams help businesses around the world transform their communications every day.
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