Infovista names Chris Botting as Chief Product Officer
Chris Botting has been appointed as the Chief Product Officer (CPO) at Infovista, a company in the network performance sector, proficient at delivering enhanced customer experiences for Communications Service Providers (CSPs).
With over 30 years of experience innovating in the software and cloud businesses across top global organisations, Botting brings a massive reservoir of expertise to Infovista. His primary role will be to speed up the company's growth trajectory, innovate the customer experience, and develop strategies that enhance customer value. He will report directly to the CEO, utilising his vast industry knowledge and customer-centric mindset.
Rick Hamilton, CEO at Infovista, expressed his contentment over Botting's appointment, "Chris joins Infovista with a distinguished background in the industry, and we are thrilled to welcome him to our team."
"His strong commitment to customer-focused product development aligns seamlessly with our mission to empower customers through automation, AI, and analytics across the network lifecycle. We are confident that Chris's leadership will play a pivotal role in rising to the challenges of our customers."
Before joining Infovista, Botting held crucial executive roles at prominent technology firms like Cisco Systems, where he served as General Manager for its Customer Care and Contact Center Technology Group. During his time as Chief Operating Officer at Selligent, he implemented transformative strategies that boosted annual revenue growth and advanced a data-driven, Agile operation.
Furthermore, demonstrating his entrepreneurial prowess, Botting founded and led a SaaS/mobile application startup. More recently, he was the Chief Product Officer at Intelepeer, responsible for enhancing their communications automation platform.
In his reflection on taking up the new position, Botting expressed honour in joining the Infovista team during a pivotal moment in the industry. He conveyed enthusiasm for leading efforts to develop cutting-edge customer-focused products and playing a role in the ongoing success of the company.
Botting stated, "I am honoured to be part of the Infovista team at such a transformative time in the industry. I am excited to lead the charge in driving innovative customer-facing products and contributing to the company's continued success."
Botting is respected not only for his industry experiences but also for his academic accolades. He holds an MBA from Duke University and a Masters in Electrical and Computer Engineering from North Carolina State University. He also has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Grove City College in Pennsylvania. Apart from these, he is renowned for mentoring employees and college students, contributing significantly to many individuals' professional development in the industry.
Infovista is confident that with Botting's extensive experience and strategic vision, it will continue to uphold its commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions and exceptional value to its customers. This appointment marks another commendable step in Infovista's journey to fortify its position as an epitome of network solutions.
