Arista Networks has appointed Todd Nightingale, the former CEO of Fastly and a veteran Cisco executive, as President and Chief Operating Officer effective July 1, 2025. The compensation package includes a $350,000 base salary and $32 million in total equity awards, consisting of both restricted and performance-based stock units. This strategic hire brings deep enterprise and cloud networking expertise to the leadership team, potentially strengthening Arista's ability to scale its operations and market presence.
