Lewis CaliburnNETGEAR has announced the appointment of Jonathan Oakes as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Home Networking.
Jonathan brings over two decades of expertise in shaping breakthrough consumer products and leading with a focus on user experience at some of the world’s most admired technology brands. In his new role, he will oversee NETGEAR’s home networking business, which includes hardware, software and subscription services, and drive the next generation of reliable, secure, and intelligent connectivity for modern households.
“Jonathan is a proven leader with a strong track record of driving innovation and inspiring high-performing teams,” says CJ Prober, NETGEAR CEO. “This ability to lead and bring visionary products to market makes him the ideal head of our Home Networking business unit. As we shape the future of connectivity, his leadership will be instrumental in continuing to power extraordinary experiences for our customers. We’re thrilled to welcome him to the NETGEAR team.”
Jonathan’s experience includes product leadership roles for multiple consumer electronics products. He led Product Management and User Experience for Google’s Wearables and Health group following the acquisition of Fitbit where he brought products like the Pixel Watch, Fitbit Versa and Fitbit’s Premium to market. Previously Jonathan led Product Management for Amazon’s Kindle eReaders and Kindle Fire Tablets and led multiple product areas at Hewlett-Packard.
Recognising the critical role home networking plays as an essential enabler for households worldwide, Jonathan will be laser focused on customer experience – not just on hardware specifications, but on what individuals want to do, experience and achieve online.
“I’m excited to join NETGEAR at such a pivotal moment both for the company and the industry,” says Jonathan. “NETGEAR has a strong legacy of innovation in home networking, and I look forward to building on that foundation to help unleash the full potential of connectivity with intelligent solutions that delight and protect our customers around the world.”