SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rackspace Technology^® (NASDAQ: RXT) — a number one end-to-end, multicloud know-how options firm, immediately introduced the appointment of Brian Lillie as President of Private Cloud enterprise unit, efficient January 23, 2023. Lillie’s appointment completes the corporate’s realignment because it begins executing its two-business unit working mannequin. Late final yr, Rackspace tapped D Ok Sinha to guide its Public Cloud enterprise unit.

“I am thrilled to welcome Brian to Rackspace Technology,” mentioned Amar Maletira, CEO of Rackspace Technology. “Brian’s thirty years of vast technology experience and proven track record coupled with his strategic thinking and execution focus will be winning elements as we execute our growth strategy.”

Maletira added, “Rackspace is uniquely positioned to win in the private cloud market. We have a well-known brand with deep experience in private cloud, a global data center footprint, cutting-edge technology and IP, and strong partnerships with key technology players. With our realignment complete, we have two exceptional, customer-first leaders at the helm of our public cloud and private cloud businesses. We begin the year focused on accelerating growth in both segments, as we execute our strategy to be the leading pure play multicloud solutions company.”

Lillie joins Rackspace Technology from Zayo Group, the place he was Chief Product and Technology Officer. He created and was liable for executing the corporate’s product, community, and software program know-how technique and roadmap. Before this function, Lillie served over ten years in a number of C-level roles at Equinix, together with Chief Information Officer, Chief Customer Officer, and together with his final place being Chief Product Officer.

Lillie beforehand held a number of management positions in gross sales, operations, and IT earlier than becoming a member of Equinix. He was Vice President of Global Sales Operations at VeriSign, the place he was liable for the technique and execution of worldwide gross sales help. Before that, he labored at SGI as Senior Director of Enterprise Applications. Lillie additionally spent eight years within the United States Air Force, primarily in house operations, together with automating satellite tv for pc command and management features.

Lillie presently serves on the Board of Directors for Lumentum and Storj Labs.

“I am thrilled to be joining Rackspace and working alongside Amar and the executive leadership team to enhance the company’s private cloud strategy and further develop their innovative multicloud product and solutions roadmap to drive growth,” mentioned Lillie. “Rackspace Technology’s customer first, cloud first approach, combined with an exceptionally dedicated and talented team of Rackers, make it a powerful force for unlocking the company’s growth potential.”

Lillie obtained a Master of Science in Management from Stanford University Graduate School of Business, a Master of Science in Telecommunications from Golden Gate University, and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Montana State University-Bozeman.

About Rackspace Technology

Rackspace Technology is a number one end-to-end multi-cloud know-how companies firm. We can design, construct, and function our prospects’ cloud environments throughout all main know-how platforms, regardless of know-how stack or deployment mannequin. We companion with our prospects at each stage of their cloud journey, enabling them to modernize functions, construct new merchandise and undertake revolutionary applied sciences.

Media Contact

Natalie Silva

publicrelations@rackspace.com

A photograph accompanying this announcement is out there at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/55dce416-df81-481f-90fa-8f55a18d5194