Civo, today has announced that Kelsey Hightower has joined as a board director. A visionary in the world of cloud computing and open source, Hightower shares Civo’s mission to build a better cloud for businesses everywhere. He will take on a strategic role at Civo, leveraging his deep expertise to guide the company through its next stage of growth as it ramps up its private cloud and AI offerings to customers.
Having recently retired as a Distinguished Engineer at Google, Hightower is widely regarded as one of the most influential people in cloud computing. At Google, Hightower became synonymous with Kubernetes advocacy, co-founding the KubeCon conference and co-authoring Kubernetes Up and Running.
He has previously held roles at a range of pioneering organisations including Puppet and CoreOS. His passion for accessible, developer-first tools aligns perfectly with Civo’s goal of delivering a fast, affordable, and simple cloud-native platform.
Kelsey Hightower said: “When I first learned about Civo, I was excited by their vision for the future of cloud computing. Their focus on removing complexity and empowering developers and operators mirrors many of the principles I’ve championed throughout my career. The fact these standards extend across Civo’s private and public cloud service is so important. No one should have to sacrifice the benefits of cloud computing and technology advancements based on where they chose to host their infrastructure. Civo isn’t just building another cloud, it’s building the right cloud based on the fundamentals that level the playing field for companies big and small. I believe in their mission and look forward to helping them scale their vision.”
Civo’s CEO, Mark Boost, shared his excitement about Hightower’s appointment: “Kelsey’s experience and leadership have helped shape the very fabric of the cloud-native ecosystem. His insights will help us stay true to our user-first ethos as we continue to grow and offer enterprises the cloud experience they truly deserve.”
Hightower’s appointment marks a significant milestone in Civo’s journey to reshape the industry, championing freedom of choice and an open cloud ecosystem scale and grow without limits. With Hightower’s support, the company is poised to bring its unique approach to cloud computing to an even wider audience.