Verkada Appoints Chris Stori as Chief Information Officer
Verkada, a company in physical AI, appointed Chris Stori as chief information officer. In this role, Stori will lead corporate IT strategy, business systems and broader technology-driven initiatives to support the company’s rapid growth.
“Chris’ track record reflects the operational rigor and ambition that will define Verkada’s next chapter,” said Filip Kaliszan, co-founder and CEO, Verkada. “As we continue to invest in AI-powered capabilities and scale our global footprint, Chris’ leadership will be critical to helping us build the AI-powered operating system for the physical world.”
Stori joins Verkada from Bright Machines, where he served as CEO. He brings deep expertise in enterprise networking and hardware-software integration, having spent 11 years at Cisco in various high-impact leadership roles. Notably, he served as senior vice president and general manager of networking experiences, overseeing the multi-billion-dollar portfolio for enterprise networking, IOT and Meraki. During his tenure, he was instrumental in scaling Meraki from 18,000 to over 600,000 customers, demonstrating a proven track record of driving significant growth through high-value user experiences. Prior to Cisco, he was a consultant at McKinsey & Company, advising on international market expansion.
“Verkada is redefining what’s possible with Physical AI and delivering real-world impact,” Stori said. “I am excited to join the team and focus on scaling our global business operations and internal infrastructure to further deepen our impact across industries and markets.”
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