8×8 promotes Kevin Kraus to CFO

CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA — Contact center solutions provider 8×8 announced the appointment of Kevin Kraus as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). 

He has been serving as the company’s interim CFO since November 2022.

Kraus brings extensive financial expertise and a strong track record in strategic growth to the role. Before his tenure as interim CFO, he was the company’s Senior Vice President of Finance, responsible for financial planning and procurement functions. 

In his new role, Kraus will lead 8×8’s global finance and accounting organizations. Kraus expressed excitement saying, “We have a clear vision and a strong commitment to innovation and customer success. I look forward to contributing to the company’s continued growth and helping it achieve its strategic goals.”

“Kevin’s promotion to the CFO role is well deserved, and his experience driving both operational efficiency and profitable growth make him a perfect fit for the role,” said 8×8 CEO Samuel Wilson.

Kraus’s promotion follows the recent announcement of Wilson’s appointment as CEO and a member of the company’s Board of Directors. 

8×8 provides cloud solutions that support over 40,000 companies worldwide. In the third quarter of fiscal year 2023, which ended December 31, 2022, 8×8 reported a year-over-year increase of 18% in total revenue, reaching $184.4 million.