Two Finance Powerhouses Join F5's Board: Meet the Executives Transforming SaaS Leadership

F5, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIV) has tapped into the upper echelon of enterprise software finance, adding two accomplished executives to strengthen its leadership framework. Effective October 10, 2024, Maya McReynolds from Dell Technologies and Julie Gonzalez from Workday have taken their seats on F5’s board, both joining the Audit Committee.

Dell’s Finance Leader Brings Deep Corporate Expertise

Maya McReynolds, 53, transitions to F5 with an impressive pedigree from Dell Technologies, where she currently serves as Chief Financial Officer for the Client Solutions Group—overseeing financial strategy for a business unit exceeding $50 billion in revenue. Her 22-year journey at Dell has positioned her as a seasoned accounting and finance executive with proven expertise across global audit, treasury, and financial planning functions. Her background spans SEC reporting requirements and policy development, complemented by experience managing large-scale corporate transactions and organizational transformations. Before her tenure at Dell, McReynolds held roles at Minute Maid Juices and KPMG, building a comprehensive foundation in finance operations. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting from Tulane University’s A.B. Freeman School of Business and maintains her Certified Public Accountant credential.

Workday’s Strategic Finance Mind Strengthens Board Vision

Julie Gonzalez, 43, arrives at F5 with 15+ years of financial leadership experience, most recently as Senior Vice President of Business Finance at Workday, where she orchestrates forecasting and planning initiatives that drive quarterly, annual, and long-term financial performance visibility across the organization. Her career trajectory reflects strategic acumen in managing complex financial ecosystems; at Workday, she leads teams responsible for delivering critical performance insights to stakeholders. Prior to Workday, Gonzalez held progressive roles at VMware as Senior Vice President of Corporate and Business Operation Finance, managing investor relations as well. Her earlier experience includes positions at Maxim Integrated and AT&T. Gonzalez earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University and an MBA from Santa Clara University.

Why This Matters for F5’s Next Chapter

The dual appointments expand F5’s board to 12 members, with 11 maintaining independent status. The two executives bring hands-on experience scaling world-class SaaS enterprises and executing successful business transformations—precisely the expertise F5 needs as it advances its software and cloud capabilities. Alan Higginson, F5’s Board Chair, emphasized that their firsthand knowledge of managing large-scale SaaS operations and driving strategic initiatives will prove invaluable as the company navigates its growth trajectory.

This move also advances F5’s diversity initiatives. The board now includes five female directors and four directors identifying as racially or ethnically diverse, comprising one African American or Black director, one Asian director, and two Hispanic or Latino(a) directors.

About F5

F5 is a multicloud application security and delivery company committed to securing applications across on-premises, cloud, and edge environments. The organization works with the world’s largest enterprises to protect and deliver digital experiences. For more information, visit f5.com or follow [@F5]( on social media.