Security News > 2021 > June > Linksys appoints Harry Dewhirst as CEO

Linksys announces the appointment of Harry Dewhirst to chief executive officer effective immediately.

Dewhirst takes on the role after leading product and business development for the company as vice president.

"Linksys is taking a deeper dive into its roots as an innovative wireless technology while forging a new pathway to deliver enterprise-grade connectivity and security solutions for the new era of remote working and learning," said Harry Dewhirst, CEO, Linksys.

Since its merger with Foxconn Interconnect Technology in 2018, Linksys has been on a pathway to operate as an independent organization.

Rob Atherton, vice president of corporate development, Fortinet, has also been appointed to the Linksys board of directors.

"Linksys is a recognized and award-winning leader in mesh Wi-Fi, and I have full confidence in Harry's ability to take the organization to new heights. I'm thrilled to join this innovative and nimble organization with such a strong legacy in engineering and consumer technology," said Rob Atherton, vice president of corporate development, Fortinet, and board of directors, Linksys.

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