Megaport Limited announced that Mohit Lad has been appointed as a Non Executive Director of the Board, effective December 20, 2024. Mr. Lad is an accomplished computer scientist, entrepreneur, and senior executive with a deep expertise in networking, systems, and digital experiences. Based in Austin, Texas, he is the co-founder of ThousandEyes, the world's largest cloud, SaaS, and internet visibility platform.
Mr. Lad served as the CEO of ThousandEyes from its inception in 2010 until its acquisition by Cisco in 2020, guiding the company through a phase of rapid growth and innovation. Following the acquisition, Mr. Lad scaled ThousandEyes's capabilities within Cisco, where he served as Senior Vice President (SVP) of Network Assurance. In this role, Mr. Lad expanded the product offerings of ThousandEyes and led the integration of several acquisitions into Cisco, growing the business fivefold.
As a result, he contributed significantly to the enhancement of Cisco's networking, security, and collaboration platforms. Mr. Lad is passionate about developing innovative technologies to solve complex business challenges. His thought leadership extends to the broader tech community, where he served on the Program Committee for NANOG, the world's largest network operators forum, for four years. Mr. Lad holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
In addition to his entrepreneurial work, he has served on the Board of Directors for Groove Inc., a successful Silicon Valley startup. Mr. Lad's appointment aligns with the Company's broader succession strategy. As part of this process, Megaport is actively working to appoint new Chairs to the Audit & Risk Committee and Remuneration & Nomination Committee, ensuring the Board is well-positioned to support the Company's future growth.