Farooq Muzaffar
About Farooq Muzaffar
Farooq Muzaffar serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Exium, where he has worked since 2020. He has held various leadership roles in technology and finance, including positions at Verizon, Goldman Sachs, and Fuji Xerox.
Work at Exium
Farooq Muzaffar has served as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Exium since 2020. In this role, he is based in Palo Alto, California, and has been instrumental in driving the adoption of the world's first 5G + SASE cybermesh technology. His responsibilities include overseeing business development, marketing, and fostering strategic relationships to enhance the company's market position.
Previous Experience
Before joining Exium, Muzaffar held various significant positions across multiple organizations. He was the Chief Executive Officer at Live Earth for nine months in 2019-2020. He also served as a Board Member at Fuji Xerox from 2017 to 2019. His tenure at Verizon included roles such as Executive Director of Enterprise VoIP and VP of Corporate Strategy & Development. Additionally, he worked at Goldman Sachs as an Investment Banker and held positions at Accenture and GTE.
Education and Expertise
Farooq Muzaffar earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from the MIT Sloan School of Management, studying from 2000 to 2002. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied from 1992 to 1996. His educational background complements his extensive expertise in product development, operations, and finance.
Background
Muzaffar's professional journey spans over two decades, with a diverse background in technology and finance. He began his career as a Consultant at Accenture and progressed through various roles in prominent companies. His experience includes leadership positions at Verizon, where he focused on product development and corporate strategy, as well as strategic roles at Xerox and Goldman Sachs.
Achievements in Technology and Strategy
Throughout his career, Farooq Muzaffar has contributed to significant advancements in technology and strategic operations. At Exium, he plays a key role in implementing innovative solutions like the 5G + SASE cybermesh. His leadership at Verizon and other firms has influenced product development and operational strategies, showcasing his ability to drive growth and efficiency in competitive markets.