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Penguin Solutions appoints David Heard (Nokia exec) to board of directors
Penguin Solutions, Inc.
- David Heard, President of Network Infrastructure at Nokia, appointed to board, effective May 18, 2026.
- Board size increased to eight members; Heard named Class I director with term through 2029 annual meeting.
- Heard granted 4,485 RSUs vesting over ~1.5 years under standard independent director compensation.
- Heard brings experience scaling optical networking and AI infrastructure; previously CEO of Infinera.
- No material relationships requiring disclosure; Board determined Heard independent per Nasdaq rules.
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