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Samba Nova Appoints Matt Padfield As Chief Financial Officer and Rich Heaton As Executive Vice President of Software

PRIVATEJun 12, 2026•5 days ago

Position

Executive Vice President

Company

SambaNova

Rich Heaton
Palo AltoSoftwareArtificial IntelligenceMachine Learning

Description

SambaNova announced the appointment of Matt Padfield as Chief Financial Officer and Rich Heaton as Executive Vice President of Software to enhance its leadership amid growing customer demand. These strategic hires come as the company enters a new scale phase, focusing on leveraging its cutting-edge technology and expanding its software platform.

Company Information

Company

SambaNova

Location

Palo Alto, California, United States

About

SambaNova Systems is a generative AI company that provides cutting-edge AI chips and models designed for optimal performance. Founded in 2017, it leverages the expertise of industry pioneers from notable companies and institutions. The company aims to empower enterprises with advanced AI capabilities that enhance their computational efficiency. SambaNova's technology serves as a vital infrastructure for the future of AI computing.

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