Zscaler names Ross Tackett Chief Revenue Officer, effective October 1, 2026
Zscaler said Ross Tackett, its Head of Worldwide Sales, will become Chief Revenue Officer effective October 1, 2026, succeeding Mike Rich, who is stepping down as an officer for personal reasons. Rich will stay on as a strategic advisor through December 31, 2026, and is expected to receive severance under the company's Change of Control and Severance Policy. The change is a senior sales leadership transition; the filing gives no financial results or guidance changes.
Key points
- Ross Tackett promoted to Chief Revenue Officer effective October 1, 2026
- Mike Rich steps down as an officer effective October 1, 2026, and remains a strategic advisor through December 31, 2026
- Tackett has been with Zscaler for three years and previously held sales leadership roles at ServiceNow and Dell
- Rich is expected to receive severance benefits under the company's Change of Control and Severance Policy; no amount is disclosed
The filing
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