Technology >> CEO Interviews >> January 10, 2002

Jeffry Allen – Network Appliance Inc (ntap)

JEFFRY R. ALLEN joined Network Appliance, Inc., in December 1996. As NetApp's CFO and Vice President of Finance and Operations, he has overseen the company's strong financial performance and rapid revenue growth. In NetApp's fiscal 2001, the company reported overall revenues of $1 billion, an increase of 74% over the prior year. Before coming to NetApp, Mr. Allen served as Senior Vice President of Operations for Bay Networks, where he was responsible for manufacturing and distribution functions. From 1990 to 1995, he held the position of Controller for SynOptics Communications and became Vice President and Controller for Bay Networks, the new company created via the merger of SynOptics and Wellfleet Communications. Previously, Mr. Allen had a 17-year career at Hewlett-Packard Company, where he served in a variety of financial, information systems, and financial management positions, including Controller for the Information Networks Group. He holds a Bachelor's degree from San Diego State University. Profile
TWST: Could we begin with a brief historical sketch and an overview of

Network Appliance, Inc.?

Mr. Allen: Network Appliance is a leader in network storage and content

delivery; we provide a