Dave Stevens

Dave Stevens is an accomplished technology executive and investor with extensive experience across various leadership roles in both private equity and corporate governance. Currently serving as Senior Operating Partner at Francisco Partners since February 2020, Stevens also holds board positions at Forcepoint, Veradigm®, and Sandvine, while acting as Managing Director at Keelan Capital LLC. Previously, Stevens founded Palo Alto Networks, where significant advancements in enterprise cybersecurity were achieved, and contributed as Chief Technology Officer at Brocade. An educational background in Electrical Engineering from the University of Virginia, complemented by training at Stanford Law School's Directors' College, underscores Stevens' expertise in technology-driven industries.