ROSELAND, N.J., Feb. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ADP, a leading
global technology company providing human capital management (HCM)
solutions, announced today that David
Goeckeler has been appointed to the Board of Directors,
effective February 14, 2022.
This appointment expands the number of independent outside
directors on the ADP Board to 11 members.
Mr. Goeckeler is a transformational technology veteran with an
extensive background leading large-scale development operations
that deliver disruptive innovation across critical infrastructure
segments including enterprise software, semiconductors, networking
and cybersecurity. As CEO of Western Digital Corporation, he leads
one of the world's most innovative data storage devices and
solutions companies with over 65,000 employees operating
manufacturing facilities in North
America, Asia-Pacific and
EMEA.
"We are excited to welcome David to the ADP Board," said
John P. Jones, chairman of the board
for ADP. "His strategic thought-leadership coupled with deep
domain expertise in cloud computing infrastructure, modern software
development and business models, cybersecurity and data protection
are incredibly valuable to the Board and will help drive ADP's
innovation journey across its HCM technology portfolio. We believe
this appointment reflects our ongoing commitment to bring new
transformative talent to the Board." Mr. Jones added, "The
Board reaffirms its intention to return to a smaller 10-member
Board of outside directors over time."
"Innovation is in our DNA and continues to underpin our business
strategy," said Carlos Rodriguez,
chief executive officer of ADP. "We're thrilled to welcome
David to the ADP Board as his insight and experience will help us
accelerate our own digital transformation and deliver new
technology experiences and solutions that meet the changing needs
of our clients and their workers."
Mr. Goeckeler became CEO of Western Digital in March 2020. Prior to his current role, he
was executive vice president and general manager of Cisco's
Networking and Security Business, with responsibility for more than
$34 billion of the company's global
technology franchise. He led a global team of more than 25,000
engineers and oversaw Cisco's networking and security strategy and
market acceleration, including development operations for the
company's expansive technology portfolio and strategic
acquisitions. Mr. Goeckeler holds bachelor's degrees in computer
science and mathematics from the University of
Missouri at Columbia, a master's degree in computer science
from the University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign, and a master's degree in business
administration from both Columbia
University and the University of
California at Berkeley.
Safe Harbor Statement
This document and other written
or oral statements made from time to time by ADP may contain
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not
historical in nature and which may be identified by the use of
words like "expects," "assumes," "projects," "anticipates,"
"estimates," "we believe," "could" "is designed to" and other words
of similar meaning, are forward-looking statements. These
statements are based on management's expectations and assumptions
and depend upon or refer to future events or conditions and are
subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to
differ materially from those expressed. Factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the
forward-looking statements or that could contribute to such
difference include: ADP's success in obtaining, and retaining,
clients, and selling additional services to clients; the pricing of
products and services; the success of our new solutions; compliance
with existing or new legislation or regulations; changes in, or
interpretations of, existing legislation or regulations; overall
market, political and economic conditions, including interest rate
and foreign currency trends; competitive conditions; our ability to
maintain our current credit ratings and the impact on our funding
costs and profitability; security or cyber breaches, fraudulent
acts, and system interruptions and failures; employment and wage
levels; changes in technology; availability of skilled technical
associates; the impact of new acquisitions and divestitures; the
adequacy, effectiveness and success of our business transformation
initiatives; and the impact of any uncertainties related to major
natural disasters or catastrophic events, including the COVID-19
pandemic. ADP disclaims any obligation to update any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise, except as required by law. These risks
and uncertainties, along with the risk factors discussed under
"Item 1A. Risk Factors" of our most recent Annual Report on Form
10-K, and in other written or oral statements made from time to
time by ADP, should be considered in evaluating any forward-looking
statements contained herein.
About ADP (Nasdaq: ADP)
Designing better ways to work through cutting-edge products,
premium services and exceptional experiences that enable people to
reach their full potential. HR, Talent, Time Management, Benefits
and Payroll. Informed by data and designed for people. Learn more
at ADP.com.
ADP, the ADP logo, and Always Designing for People are
trademarks of ADP, Inc.
Copyright © 2022 ADP, Inc. All rights reserved.
ADP - Investor Relations
Investor Relations
Contact:
Danyal Hussain
973.974.7836
Danyal.Hussain@adp.com
ADP - Media
Media
Contact:
Allyce Hackmann
201.400.4583
Allyce.Hackmann@adp.com
View original content to download
multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/adp-appoints-david-goeckeler-to-board-of-directors-301481637.html
SOURCE ADP - IR