Raj Judge Joins Zscaler’s Board of Directors and as EVP of Corporate Strategy & Ventures
Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) has announced the appointment of Raj Judge to its Board of Directors and as Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Ventures. Judge, who brings over 25 years of experience in tech legal and venture capital, will lead the company's growth strategy, business development, and venture investment initiatives with the goal of driving Zscaler to $5 billion in ARR.
Previously serving as Senior Partner and Co-Chair at Wilson Sonsini's Emerging Companies and Venture Capital practice, Judge will be responsible for key growth and investment opportunities, strategic initiatives, and working with stakeholders to accelerate innovation and expand the company's platform. CEO Jay Chaudhry emphasized Judge's expertise in corporate strategy and investment as crucial for driving Zscaler's growth and innovation agenda.
Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) ha annunciato la nomina di Raj Judge nel suo Consiglio di Amministrazione e come Vicepresidente Esecutivo della Strategia Aziendale e delle Venture. Judge, che vanta oltre 25 anni di esperienza nel settore legale tecnologico e nel venture capital, guiderà la strategia di crescita dell'azienda, lo sviluppo commerciale e le iniziative di investimento in venture con l'obiettivo di portare Zscaler a 5 miliardi di dollari di ARR.
In precedenza Senior Partner e Co-Presidente della pratica Emerging Companies e Venture Capital presso Wilson Sonsini, Judge sarà responsabile delle principali opportunità di crescita e investimento, delle iniziative strategiche e della collaborazione con gli stakeholder per accelerare l'innovazione e ampliare la piattaforma aziendale. Il CEO Jay Chaudhry ha sottolineato come l'esperienza di Judge nella strategia aziendale e negli investimenti sia fondamentale per guidare l'agenda di crescita e innovazione di Zscaler.
Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) ha anunciado el nombramiento de Raj Judge en su Junta Directiva y como Vicepresidente Ejecutivo de Estrategia Corporativa y Ventures. Judge, con más de 25 años de experiencia en derecho tecnológico y capital de riesgo, liderará la estrategia de crecimiento de la empresa, el desarrollo comercial y las iniciativas de inversión en ventures con el objetivo de llevar a Zscaler a 5 mil millones de dólares en ARR.
Anteriormente fue Socio Senior y Copresidente de la práctica de Empresas Emergentes y Capital de Riesgo en Wilson Sonsini. Judge será responsable de las principales oportunidades de crecimiento e inversión, iniciativas estratégicas y de trabajar con las partes interesadas para acelerar la innovación y ampliar la plataforma de la empresa. El CEO Jay Chaudhry destacó la experiencia de Judge en estrategia corporativa e inversión como clave para impulsar la agenda de crecimiento e innovación de Zscaler.
Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS)는 Raj Judge를 이사회 및 기업 전략 및 벤처 담당 수석 부사장으로 임명했다고 발표했습니다. 법률 및 벤처 캐피털 분야에서 25년 이상의 경력을 가진 Judge는 회사의 성장 전략, 사업 개발 및 벤처 투자 이니셔티브를 이끌어 Zscaler를 연간 반복 매출 50억 달러 달성으로 이끌 예정입니다.
이전에는 Wilson Sonsini의 신생 기업 및 벤처 캐피털 부문 수석 파트너 겸 공동 의장을 역임한 Judge는 주요 성장 및 투자 기회, 전략적 이니셔티브를 담당하며 이해관계자와 협력해 혁신을 가속화하고 회사 플랫폼을 확장할 것입니다. CEO Jay Chaudhry는 Judge의 기업 전략 및 투자 전문성이 Zscaler의 성장과 혁신 추진에 매우 중요하다고 강조했습니다.
Zscaler (NASDAQ : ZS) a annoncé la nomination de Raj Judge au sein de son conseil d'administration et en tant que vice-président exécutif de la stratégie d'entreprise et des ventures. Judge, qui possède plus de 25 ans d'expérience en droit technologique et en capital-risque, dirigera la stratégie de croissance de l'entreprise, le développement commercial et les initiatives d'investissement en ventures, avec pour objectif de porter Zscaler à 5 milliards de dollars de revenus récurrents annuels (ARR).
Anciennement associé principal et co-président de la pratique des entreprises émergentes et du capital-risque chez Wilson Sonsini, Judge sera responsable des principales opportunités de croissance et d'investissement, des initiatives stratégiques et collaborera avec les parties prenantes pour accélérer l'innovation et étendre la plateforme de l'entreprise. Le PDG Jay Chaudhry a souligné que l'expertise de Judge en stratégie d'entreprise et en investissement est cruciale pour stimuler la croissance et l'innovation chez Zscaler.
Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) hat die Ernennung von Raj Judge in den Vorstand und als Executive Vice President für Unternehmensstrategie und Ventures bekannt gegeben. Judge, der über 25 Jahre Erfahrung im Bereich Technologie-Recht und Risikokapital verfügt, wird die Wachstumsstrategie des Unternehmens, die Geschäftsentwicklung und die Venture-Investitionsinitiativen leiten, mit dem Ziel, Zscaler auf 5 Milliarden US-Dollar ARR zu bringen.
Judge war zuvor Senior Partner und Co-Vorsitzender der Emerging Companies und Venture Capital Praxis bei Wilson Sonsini. Er wird für wichtige Wachstums- und Investitionsmöglichkeiten, strategische Initiativen sowie die Zusammenarbeit mit Stakeholdern verantwortlich sein, um Innovationen zu beschleunigen und die Plattform des Unternehmens auszubauen. CEO Jay Chaudhry betonte, dass Judges Expertise in Unternehmensstrategie und Investitionen entscheidend für die Wachstums- und Innovationsagenda von Zscaler ist.
- Strategic appointment brings 25 years of tech legal and venture capital expertise to drive growth
- Clear growth target set at $5 billion in ARR
- Enhancement of leadership team with focus on strategic growth and venture investments
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SAN JOSE, Calif., May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zscaler, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZS), the leader in cloud security, is pleased to announce that Raj Judge has been appointed to the company’s Board of Directors and joined as Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Ventures. In this role, Judge will lead the company’s growth strategy, business development, and venture investment initiatives to drive Zscaler to
Judge brings over 25 years of experience in the tech legal and venture capital space, having previously served at Wilson Sonsini as Senior Partner and Co-Chair of the firm’s core practice, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital. Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in driving strategic growth, identifying emerging market opportunities, and creating solutions that have led to significant business growth for his clients.
“Raj’s deep expertise in corporate strategy and investment, combined with his track record of success, makes him the ideal leader to drive Zscaler’s growth and innovation agenda,” said Jay Chaudhry, Chairman and CEO of Zscaler. “We are excited to welcome Raj to our leadership team and we look forward to the impact he will have on shaping the future of our company.”
Judge will be responsible for key growth and investment opportunities as well as forging strategic initiatives. He will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to accelerate innovation and substantially broaden the company’s platform for Zscaler’s customers. The appointment of Judge to the Board further demonstrates the company’s dedication to advancing its corporate strategy and long-term vision.
“I am excited to join Zscaler at such a pivotal time in its growth journey,” said Raj. “I look forward to bringing my experience and strategic skills to drive new initiatives and investments that will accelerate its continued success.”
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are based on our management's beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to our management. These forward-looking statements include the potential impact of the executive appointment to Zscaler's future strategic investments and our ability to grow and scale. These forward-looking statements are subject to the safe harbor provisions created by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. A significant number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from statements made in this press release. Additional risks and uncertainties are set forth in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on May 29, 2025, which is available on our website at ir.zscaler.com and on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Any forward-looking statements in this release are based on the limited information currently available to Zscaler as of the date hereof, which is subject to change, and Zscaler will not necessarily update the information, even if new information becomes available in the future.
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