Webroot Announces New Chief Financial Officer
Finance Veteran Frederick Ball Will Help Drive Webroot’s
Continued Growth in Consumer and Enterprise Security Solutions
BOULDER, Colo. (Business Wire EON) July 7, 2008 --
Webroot, a leading provider of security software for the consumer,
enterprise and SMB markets, today announced the appointment of Frederick
Ball as Chief Financial Officer. Ball will oversee Webroot’s
financial operations and help to drive the company's strategic growth
initiatives.
“Webroot continues to expand our global
operations to support our strong growth pattern," said Peter Watkins,
CEO, Webroot. "Fred’s significant
experience with effectively managing financial growth for global
technology corporations will help ensure we continue to expand our
business strategically and maintain our market leadership.”
Ball brings to Webroot over 20 years of leadership experience
transforming global organizations. Most recently Ball was Chief
Financial Officer for BigBand Networks (NASDAQ: BBND) where he led the
company through a successful initial public offering in 2007. Following
the IPO, Ball was responsible for scaling BigBand Networks’
infrastructure to support its rapid growth and ability to operate as a
public company.
Previously Ball was Chief Operating Officer of CallTrex Corporation
where he was responsible for the early-stage company’s
infrastructure and the sale of its corporate assets in 2004. Ball also
held senior leadership roles at Borland Software Corporation (NASDAQ:
BORL) and KLA-Tencor Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC). Ball also spent over 10
years working for PriceWaterhouseCoopers.
Ball is Chairman of the Audit Committee for the Electro-Scientific
Industries Board of Directors (NASDAQ: ESIO). He received a Bachelor of
Science in Accounting from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State
University.
About Webroot
Webroot Software, Inc. provides industry-leading security software for
consumers, enterprises and small and medium businesses worldwide.
Globally recognized for its award-winning Spy Sweeper® line
of antispyware and antivirus products, Webroot®
security software consistently receives top review ratings by respected
third-party experts and has been adopted by millions globally. Webroot
AntiVirus with AntiSpyware & Firewall provides complete protection
against viruses, spyware, data theft and hackers. Webroot Parental
Controls offers powerful and easy to use protection to keep kids safe
online. Webroot Window Washer® software
eliminates all traces of PC and Internet activity. Webroot recently
entered the Software as a Service market and will now offer a
comprehensive range of web-based email management and protection
services. Webroot products can be found at www.webroot.com
and on the shelves of leading retailers worldwide. To find out more
visit www.webroot.com or call
1-800-772-9383.
©2008 Webroot Software, Inc. All rights
reserved. Webroot, Spy Sweeper, and Window Washer are registered
trademarks or trademarks of Webroot Software, Inc. in the United States
and/or other countries. All other trademarks are properties of their
respective owners.
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