Exostellar appoints Tony Shakib as new chief executive officer
Exostellar has announced the appointment of Tony Shakib as its new co-CEO (chief executive officer). Shakib will work alongside current CEO Hakim Weatherspoon during a transition period, with the plan for Tony Shakib to assume the role of CEO in future.
Tony Shakib is an accomplished technology executive with a proven track record of driving growth and teams at large enterprises and startups. With over three decades of experience in the cloud industry, Shakib brings a wealth of knowledge and skills to his new role as CEO of Exostellar.
Prior to joining Exostellar, Shakib held the position of general manager/partner at Microsoft, overseeing the Azure edge compute, IoT (internet of things), and AI (artificial intelligence)Â unit. In this role, he spearheaded the development and implementation of advanced solutions that propelled business expansion, optimised operational processes and addressed specific industry requirements. Additionally, Shakib has held executive positions at renowned organisations, including Cisco.
“I am thrilled to join Exostellar as co-CEO and work alongside Hakim Weatherspoon and the team,” says Tony Shakib. “I believe in the company’s vision and its commitment to delivering innovative cloud solutions, and I am excited to contribute to its ongoing growth and success.”
In his new role as CEO, Shakib will be responsible for direction of Exostellar, driving business growth, and expanding the company’s position as a market leader in cloud solutions. With his leadership skills and customer-centric approach, he will ensure that Exostellar continues to deliver exceptional value to its clients and partners.
Hakim Weatherspoon, the current CEO, expressed excitement in the appointment and the future direction of Exostellar. “I am delighted to welcome Tony Shakib as co-CEO. Tony’s extensive industry experience and leadership acumen will be invaluable as we advance Exostellar’s mission and further empower organisations to command a finer level of control over their cloud infrastructure.”
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