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Avaya Appoints Jeff Clarke As Chief Executive Officer

RECENTLY ACQUIREDAug 03, 2026•6 days ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Avaya

Jeff Clarke
Morristown

Description

Avaya has appointed Jeff Clarke as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Patrick Dennis who will take on the role of Executive Chair.

Company Information

Company

Avaya

Location

Morristown, New Jersey, United States

About

Businesses are built by the experiences they provide, and everyday millions of those experiences are delivered by Avaya Holdings Corp. (NYSE: AVYA). Avaya is shaping what's next for the future of work, with innovation and partnerships that deliver game-changing business benefits. Our cloud communications solutions and multi-cloud application ecosystem power personalized, intelligent, and effortless customer and employee experiences to help achieve strategic ambitions and desired outcomes. Together, we are committed to help grow your business by delivering Experiences that Matter. Learn more at http://www.avaya.com

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