LAS VEGAS, Sept. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Switch, Inc.
(NYSE: SWCH) ("Switch"), the global technology infrastructure
corporation, today announced the appointment of Angela Archon to its Board of Directors,
effective November 4, 2020. Ms.
Archon brings over 30 years of leadership experience in the
technology industry with expertise in artificial intelligence (AI),
digital transformation, technology and operational excellence.
Prior to joining the Switch Board of Directors, Ms. Archon was
with IBM for more than 30 years, in leadership capacities including
Watson AI, Strategy, Operations, Customer Relations, IT Systems,
Business Development and Supply Chain. Formerly, she was
Chief Operating Officer in the Watson Health Division of IBM
Corporation, where the mission entailed the use of cognitive
capabilities (AI) of "Watson" to improve the healthcare experience
and the health of individuals.
"I am so pleased to have Angela, a globally recognized and
well-respected leader, who is credentialed in AI, global technology
applications, and corporate governance, join our Board of
Directors," said Switch Founder, CEO and Chairman Rob Roy. "Angela's addition to our expanded
Board aligns with our company focus to continue to be the
technology infrastructure leader in the global digital landscape
and reflects our ongoing commitment to diversity."
"I am very excited to be able to bring my personal background
and professional experience to the Board of Switch, as it continues
to lead the development of technology infrastructure platforms,
which impact every aspect of business and our lives," said Archon.
"Rob Roy is a visionary leader who
founded this company and has successfully executed on his vision to
grow Switch, well into the future."
Ms. Archon is currently also a member of the Board of
Stewardship Trustees for CommonSpirit Health, the nation's largest
Catholic healthcare system with approximately $30 billion in annual revenue, 142 hospitals, and
a network of 150,000 healthcare providers. In September 2020, Angela concluded over four years
of service on the Board of Directors for H&R Block (NYSE: HRB),
a provider of global consumer tax preparation, financial services,
and small business solutions, with annual revenues over
$3 billion.
Angela holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and M.S. in Systems
Engineering, from the University of Texas at
Austin. She was inducted into Tau Beta Pi, the Engineering
Honor Society, and post-graduation, Angela earned her license as a
Professional Engineer.
About Switch
Switch (NYSE: SWCH), the technology infrastructure
corporation headquartered in Las Vegas,
Nevada is built on the intelligent and sustainable growth of
the Internet. Switch Founder and CEO Rob
Roy has developed more than 500 issued and pending patent
claims covering data center designs that have manifested into the
company's world-renowned data centers and technology solutions.
The Switch PRIMES, located in Las
Vegas and Tahoe Reno, Nevada;
Grand Rapids, Michigan; and
Atlanta, Georgia are the world's
most powerful hyperscale data center campus ecosystems with low
latency to major U.S. markets. Visit switch.com for more
information.
Investor Contact:
Matthew
Heinz, CFA
investorrelations@switch.com
(702) 479-3993
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