Michael Klayko

Michael Klayko was named Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Brocade Board of Directors in January 2005. As CEO, he is responsible for the company's vision, strategic direction, and operational management. Klayko has more than 30 years of experience in the storage, computer, and telecommunications industries. Previously he was Vice President of Worldwide Sales at Brocade with responsibility for global sales activity and the development of programs designed to increase sales force effectiveness and support key partner relationships. He also served as the Vice President of Marketing and Support and Vice President of OEM Sales. Klayko joined Brocade in January 2003, following the acquisition of Rhapsody Networks for which he served as CEO and President. Prior to working at Rhapsody Networks, Klayko was Executive Vice President at McData, where he managed the company's internal operations and drove business development and marketing strategies. He also held positions at EMC, HP, and IBM after beginning his career at Docutel and TRW. Klayko currently serves on the Boards of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group and The Tech Museum of Innovation. Klayko has a BS in Electrical Engineering from the Ohio Institute of Technology.