Tech Veteran Tarek Robbiati Joins Pure Storage with Ambitious Growth Incentives

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Pure Storage announced the appointment of Tarek Robbiati as Chief Financial Officer, effective June 24, 2025, replacing Kevan Krysler. Robbiati brings extensive executive experience, having previously served as CEO of RingCentral and CFO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

Key compensation details include:

• Base salary: $650,000 annually with 100% target bonus potential
• Equity grants: 223,921 RSUs vesting over 4 years, 74,640 performance-based RSUs tied to revenue growth, and 233,410 RSUs contingent on achieving $40B market cap

Robbiati's appointment comes with participation in the company's Change in Control and Severance Benefit Plan. Former CFO Kevan Krysler will remain with the company temporarily to ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities.

Positive

• Appointment of highly experienced CFO Tarek Robbiati with significant enterprise tech leadership background (former CFO of HPE, Sprint)
• New CFO's compensation package includes performance-based RSUs tied to ambitious $40B market cap target, aligning with shareholder interests
• Structured executive compensation with significant performance-based components (100% target bonus, performance RSUs tied to revenue growth and storage-as-a-service sales)

Negative

• Departure of previous CFO Kevan Krysler, indicating potential leadership instability
• Significant equity compensation package for new CFO (531,971 total RSUs) represents material shareholder dilution

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 24, 2025

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Pure Storage, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

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Delaware

001-37570

27-1069557

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 2555 Augustine Dr.

Santa Clara, California 95054

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(800) 379-7873

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Class A Common Stock $0.0001 par value per share

PSTG

New York Stock Exchange LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(c)

On June 24, 2025, Pure Storage, Inc. (“Pure”) announced the appointment of Tarek Robbiati, age 60, to become Pure’s Chief Financial Officer.

Mr. Robbiati served as Chief Executive Officer of RingCentral, Inc. from August 2023 to December 2023, and as a member of its board of directors from December 2022 to December 2023. Mr. Robbiati served as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Head of Strategy of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. ("HPE") from September 2018 to August 2023. Before joining HPE, Mr. Robbiati served as Chief Financial Officer of Sprint Corporation from August 2015 to February 2018. Prior to that, Mr. Robbiati served as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of FlexiGroup Limited in Australia from January 2013 to August 2015. He previously served as Group Managing Director and President of Telstra International Group in Hong Kong and Executive Chairman of Hong Kong CSL Limited from December 2009 to December 2012, and as Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong CSL Limited from July 2007 to May 2010. He holds a Baccaleaureat C, from Lycée Chateaubriand Rome, a Master of Science Nuclear Physics and Electronics from École Nationale Superieure d’Ingenieurs de Caen, a Master of Science Business Administration from IAE Caen and a Master of Business Administration from the London Business School.

In connection with his appointment, Pure entered into an agreement with Mr. Robbiati describing the terms of his employment (the “Employment Agreement”). Under the Employment Agreement, Mr. Robbiati will receive an initial annual base salary of $650,000. In addition, Mr. Robbiati will be eligible for an annual performance-based cash bonus, with a target amount equal to 100% of his base salary, based on performance measures set and being satisfied, as determined by the Compensation and Talent Committee of Pure’s Board of Directors.

Pursuant to the Employment Agreement and our 2015 Equity Incentive Plan, Pure has granted Mr. Robbiati:

•a restricted stock unit award to acquire 223,921 shares of Pure’s common stock, which will vest as to 25% of the shares on September 20, 2026, with the remaining shares to vest in equal quarterly installments over the subsequent 12 quarters.

•a restricted stock unit award to acquire 74,640 shares of Pure’s common stock, at target, to be earned based on corporate performance against a defined metric dependent on growth in annual revenue and TCV sales of Pure’s storage-as-a-service offering, measured for the fiscal year 2026 performance period, with one-third of the earned shares vesting on March 20, 2026 and the remaining shares to vest in equal quarterly installments over the subsequent eight quarters.

•a restricted stock unit award to acquire 233,410 shares of Pure’s common stock, at target, to be earned based on Pure’s market capitalization meeting or exceeding $40 billion, over an approximately five-year period, with any earned shares to vest on March 20, 2030, and subject to a one-year post vest hold.

Mr. Robbiati will be eligible to participate in Pure’s Change in Control and Severance Benefit Plan (the “Severance Plan”), which was filed as Exhibit 10.12 to Pure’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 001-37570) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on December 9, 2020. The foregoing description is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Severance Plan and the Employment Agreement, which will be filed as an exhibit to Pure’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ending August 3, 2025.

Except for his Employment Agreement, there is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Robbiati and any other person pursuant to which Mr. Robbiati was selected as an officer. Mr. Robbiati is not a party to any transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. Mr. Robbiati does not have any family relationship with any of Pure’s directors or executive officers or any persons nominated or chosen by Pure to be a director or executive officer. In connection with his appointment, Mr. Robbiati will execute Pure’s standard form of indemnity agreement for officers, which was previously filed with the SEC as an Exhibit to Pure’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.

(b)

In the Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 28, 2025, Pure disclosed that Kevan Krysler would be leaving the company. As of the date hereof, Mr. Krysler is no longer Pure’s Chief Financial Officer, though he remains an employee of Pure and will provide ongoing services to help ensure a smooth transition of his duties and responsibilities.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

Pure Storage, Inc.
(Registrant)
By:						/s/ Nicole Armstrong
						Nicole Armstrong
						Chief Administrative and Legal Officer

June 24, 2025

FAQ

Who is PSTG's new CFO and when was he appointed?

Tarek Robbiati was appointed as Pure Storage's (PSTG) new Chief Financial Officer on June 24, 2025. He previously served as CEO of RingCentral and CFO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, bringing significant executive experience to the role.

What compensation package did PSTG offer its new CFO Tarek Robbiati?

Tarek Robbiati's compensation package includes: $650,000 annual base salary, 100% target annual performance bonus, and three RSU grants: 223,921 shares vesting over 4 years, 74,640 target shares tied to revenue growth metrics, and 233,410 target shares tied to achieving $40 billion market cap by 2030.

Why did PSTG's previous CFO Kevan Krysler leave?

The 8-K filing indicates that Kevan Krysler is no longer Pure Storage's Chief Financial Officer as of June 24, 2025, though he remains an employee to ensure a smooth transition of duties. The specific reason for his departure was not disclosed in this filing.

What performance metrics are tied to PSTG's new CFO equity compensation?

The performance-based RSUs are tied to two key metrics: 1) corporate performance based on growth in annual revenue and TCV sales of Pure's storage-as-a-service offering for fiscal year 2026, and 2) Pure Storage achieving a market capitalization of $40 billion over approximately five years.

What is PSTG's severance agreement with the new CFO?

Tarek Robbiati will be eligible to participate in Pure Storage's Change in Control and Severance Benefit Plan, which was previously filed with the SEC on December 9, 2020. The specific details are referenced in the Severance Plan document filed as Exhibit 10.12 to Pure's Quarterly Report.