Violin Memory appoints Gary Lloyd as General Counsel

Lloyd will assume responsibility for global legal affairs and compliance operations. He will report directly to interim CEO Howard A. Bain III. Lloyd brings more than twenty-five years of experience and an extensive background in commercial agreements, corporate governance, complex litigation and risk management to his new role. He has previously served as General Counsel for several public technology companies including Informix Corporation, and has represented public companies and their officers, directors and employees while in private practice with Farella, Braun + Martel LLP. Additionally, Lloyd gained valuable compliance experience as Assistant Director for the Securities and Exchange Commission, Division of Enforcement, in Washington, D.C.

“I’m delighted to welcome Gary to the Violin team,” said Howard A. Bain III, Violin Chairman and interim CEO. “The strength of his legal background and depth of experience in the technology industry makes him an excellent addition and I’m confident he will be a significant contributor to the success of our business."

Lloyd holds a JD degree from Case Western Reserve University and is a member of the California Bar Association.