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Frank Slootman is a Dutch-born American technology executive known for leading enterprise software and data infrastructure companies. He served as chief executive of Data Domain through its acquisition by EMC, led ServiceNow from 2011 to 2017, and became Snowflake's CEO in 2019. Under his leadership, Snowflake completed a $3.4 billion initial public offering in 2020, then the largest software IPO in the United States.
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What companies has Frank Slootman been the CEO of?
Frank Slootman is a Dutch-born American technology executive who has led several major enterprise software companies. He served as the CEO of Data Domain, led ServiceNow from 2011 to 2017, and became Snowflake's CEO in 2019.
When did Frank Slootman join Snowflake?
Frank Slootman joined Snowflake as its Chief Executive Officer in 2019. He successfully guided the cloud data infrastructure company through its highly anticipated Initial Public Offering (IPO) in 2020.
Did Frank Slootman sell Data Domain?
Yes, Slootman served as the chief executive of Data Domain until its acquisition by EMC in 2009. He famously outmaneuvered NetApp in a bidding war to sell the company for over $2 billion.
What is Frank Slootman's leadership style?
Slootman is known for his aggressive, highly disciplined approach to scaling enterprise software companies, which he details in his book Amp It Up. He focuses on driving intense cultural shifts to accelerate corporate growth.
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