- Salesforce announced that Keith Block has stepped down as co-CEO of the company
Today Salesforce announced that Keith Block has stepped down as co-CEO of the company. Going forward, Salesforce co-founder Marc Benioff will be Chair and CEO of the company. And Block will remain as Advisor to the CEO.
Salesforce also announced it has named Gavin Patterson, former BT Group plc Chief Executive as its President and CEO of Salesforce International. Patterson — who became the company’s Chair of Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) last September — now oversees Salesforce’s largest international markets outside of the U.S.
Key Quotes:
“It’s been my greatest honor to lead the team with Marc that has more than quadrupled Salesforce from $4 billion of revenue when I joined in 2013 to over $17 billion last year. We are now a global enterprise company, focused on industries, and have an ecosystem that is the envy of the industry, and I’m so grateful to our employees, customers, and partners. After a fantastic run I am ready for my next chapter and will stay close to the company as an advisor. Being side-by-side with Marc has been amazing and I’m forever grateful for our friendship and proud of the trajectory the company is on.”
– Keith Block
“I am especially grateful to Keith for his service to Salesforce over the last seven years. I am delighted that he will be staying on as an advisor to me. Keith’s strategic thinking and operational excellence have deeply strengthened our company, and our close friendship endures. I am Keith’s biggest supporter as he creates the next chapter of his storied career. He will always be part of our Ohana.”
– Marc Benioff
