The Verisign Executive team brings a tremendous breadth of expertise and talent.

Biography
As senior vice president and global controller at Verisign, John Calys is responsible for all corporate accounting, financial reporting, tax strategy and enterprise risk management. He also serves as chairperson of the 401K committee. His career spans more than 35 years of extensive experience in financial management and business leadership.
John joined Verisign in December 2010, and during his tenure, he has played key leadership roles across the company, including serving as interim chief financial officer during 2011 and 2012. Previously, he served as the vice president and controller for XO Communications, Inc., vice president and assistant treasurer for Sprint Nextel Corporation, and vice president & assistant controller for Nextel Communications, Inc.
John graduated with a Master of Science, and Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Business Administration from the University of Kansas.
MEET OUR EXECUTIVE TEAM
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D. James Bidzos
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
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John Calys
Senior Vice President, Global Controller
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Thomas Indelicarto
Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
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Dr. Burt Kaliski Jr.
Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
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Pat Kane
Senior Vice President, Naming and Registry Services
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Ebrahim Keshavarz
Senior Vice President, Product Management
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George Kilguss III
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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Danny McPherson
Executive Vice President and Chief Security Officer
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Ellen Petrocci
Senior Vice President, Human Resources
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Dave Pool
Senior Vice President, Technology Services
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Scott Schnell
Senior Vice President, Global Marketing and Channel Management
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Jacquelyn Stewart
Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel
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Todd Strubbe
President and Chief Operating Officer