Patrick Dennis

Patrick Dennis

Technology Executive - CEO Avaya

Vector Capital ManagementSan Francisco Bay Area

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Experience26+ Years

Executive Overview

Patrick Dennis joined Avaya as President and Chief Executive Officer in September 2024 and is a member of the Board of Directors. He has over 30 years of experience and a proven track record of transformational leadership in Enterprise Software, SaaS, Cybersecurity, and Communications. With Avaya firmly positioned as a leader in Enterprise CX, Patrick is committed to driving the company’s go-forward strategy centered around innovation, long-term growth, and meeting the evolving needs of its customers. Most recently, as CEO of Venafi, he drove company-wide strategy with a focus on innovation and growth, leading the company’s sale to CyberArk for $1.5B. Prior to Venafi, Patrick served as CEO of ExtraHop, where he nearly doubled the company’s size and earned industry accolades for its thought leadership in Artificial Intelligence. He also served as CEO of Aspect Communications (now known as Alvaria) and Guidance Software. Additionally, he held multiple senior leadership roles at both EMC and Oracle Corporation, where he contributed to strategic initiatives and operational excellence. Patrick earned a B.S. in Information Technology from the Rochester Institute of Technology and is an active contributor to the Forbes Technology Council. He was formerly the Chairman of the Board at Avaya, where he provided strategic guidance and leadership. Patrick also serves as Chairman at Ripcord, continuing to influence and drive success in the technology sector.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • AvayaCurrent
    Apr 2023–Present· 3 yrs 5 mos
    • Chief Executive OfficerCurrent
      Apr 2023–Present
  • RipcordCurrent
    Oct 2018–Present· 7 yrs 11 mos
    • Board MemberCurrent
      Oct 2018–Present
  • Jun 2018–Present· 8 yrs 3 mos
    • Operating ExecutiveCurrent
      Jun 2018–Present
  • 2024–Oct 2024· 9 mos
    • Chief Executive Officer (Acquired by CYBR)
      2024–Oct 2024
  • Feb 2022–2024· 1 yr 11 mos
    • Chief Executive Officer (Recap Crosspoint Capital)
      Feb 2022–2024
  • May 2021–Feb 2022· 9 mos
    • President & Chief Executive Officer
      May 2021–Feb 2022
  • Feb 2019–May 2021· 2 yrs 3 mos
    • President & CEO (Acquired by Abry Partners)
      Feb 2019–May 2021
  • Jul 2018–May 2021· 2 yrs 10 mos
    • Board Member
      Jul 2018–May 2021
  • May 2015–Sep 2017· 2 yrs 4 mos
    • CEO (Acquired by OpenText)
      May 2015–Sep 2017
  • Sep 2000–Apr 2015· 14 yrs 7 mos
    • Senior Vice President and COO
      Sep 2000–Apr 2015

Education

BS

Information Technology

Rochester Institute of Technology

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Product ManagementDirect SalesThought LeadershipLeadershipStorage VirtualizationSaaSPre-salesSales ManagementSalesGo-to-market StrategySolution SellingCloud ComputingStrategyStorageProfessional ServicesEnterprise SoftwareExecutive ManagementDisaster RecoveryData CenterIT Strategy