Corporate Board Profile
Tech Score: 20/100
2 mention(s) identify WILLIAM J. BURNS as having software/technology expertise.
| Company | Filing Date | Evidence | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORP | 2024-03-29 | Mr. Burns was named Chief Executive Officer, Zebra Technologies, effective March 1, 2023. Bill has more than 30 years of experience in the technology sector and joined Zebra Technologies in 2015. In his prior role as Chief Product & Solutions Officer, he oversaw the strategy, investments, and development of Zebra’s expansive portfolio of products and solutions. During this time, Bill extended Zebra’s market share leadership across its core businesses while entering adjacent and expansion markets, delivered on the company’s Enterprise Asset Intelligence Vision, and strengthened Zebra’s strategic relationships with its customers and partners. Prior to joining Zebra, Bill served as Chief Executive Officer of Embrane, a Silicon Valley-based venture capital backed startup which was acquired by Cisco in April 2015. Prior to joining Embrane, Bill served as Chief Executive Officer of Spirent Communications, a global leader in test and measurement solutions publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange. He also held various executive and sales leadership roles at Tellabs, Inc. Bill has a Master of Business Administration from Temple University, a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Misericordia University, and an Associates Degree in Engineering from Pennsylvania State University. | Mr. Burns has over 30 years of experience in the technology sector, including executive roles in product and solutions development. He was CEO of Embrane, a venture-backed startup acquired by Cisco, and has extensive management experience in technology innovation, product development, and disruptive innovation, indicating software-related skills. |
| ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORP | 2025-03-28 | Mr. Burns has decades of executive experience in Hardware and Software industries serving in various executive and leadership roles. In his prior role as Zebra’s Chief Products & Solutions Officer, Mr. Burns gained meaningful insight into Zebra’s portfolio of products and the markets we serve. In addition, Mr. Burns has extensive management experience in technology innovation, product development, disruptive innovation, new business models and business model extension, and addressing emerging technology trends. | Mr. Burns has decades of executive experience in hardware and software industries, including roles as Chief Product and Solutions Officer and CEO of an enterprise software company, indicating software-related technical skills. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2015-04-09 | William J. Burns, 58, president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace... Director since February 11, 2015. |
| 2016-04-07 | William J. Burns, 59, president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace... Director since February 11, 2015... Governance Committee, Public Policy and Environment Committee... 2015 compensation total $275,823. |
| 2017-04-06 | William J. Burns Age: 60 Director since: 2015 Committees: Governance Public Policy and Environment Non-Employee Director Compensation Table William J. Burns Fees Earned or Paid in Cash: 0 Stock Awards: 275,797 All Other Compensation: 0 Total: 275,797 |
| 2018-04-05 | William J. Burns Age: 61 Director since: 2015 Committees: Governance Public Policy and Environment Non-Employee Director Compensation Table William J. Burns Fees Earned or Paid in Cash($): — Stock Awards($): 297,394 Total($): 297,394 |
| 2019-04-03 | William J. Burns Independent President, The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Age: 62 Director since: 2015 Committees: Governance, Public Policy and Environment Non-Employee Director Compensation Table: William J. Burns Stock Awards $297,379 Total $297,379 |
| 2020-04-01 | William J. Burns Independent President, The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Age: 63 Director since: 2015 Committees: Governance, Public Policy and Environment Non-Employee Director Compensation Table: Fees Earned or Paid in Cash: $0, Stock Awards: $297,410, Total: $297,410 |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2025-03-27 | Age: 53Director Since: 2024 OSHKOSH COMMITTEES: Audit Mr. Burns serves as Chief Executive Officer of a provider of enterprise asset intelligence solutions, helping businesses grow through asset visibility, connected frontline workers and intelligent automation. He brings to our Board significant experience and thought leadership in innovation, sales, technology, executive leadership, cybersecurity and global business operations. In 2024, each non-employee director was entitled to receive an annual retainer of $107,500. The Chair of the Board is entitled to receive an additional retainer of $170,000 in recognition of this position. Directors receive a fee of $13,500 per year for each committee on which they serve. The Chairs of the Governance Committee and the Human Resources Committee each receive an additional annual retainer of $15,000, and the Chair of the Audit Committee receives an additional annual retainer of $20,000. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2023-03-31 | Mr. Burns has more than 30 years of experience in the technology sector and joined Zebra Technologies in 2015. In his prior role as Chief Product & Solutions Officer, he oversaw the strategy, investments, and development of Zebra’s expansive portfolio of products and solutions. ... Bill has a Master of Business Administration from Temple University, a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Misericordia University, and an Associates Degree in Engineering from Pennsylvania State University. |
| 2024-03-29 | Mr. Burns was named Chief Executive Officer, Zebra Technologies, effective March 1, 2023. Bill has more than 30 years of experience in the technology sector and joined Zebra Technologies in 2015. In his prior role as Chief Product & Solutions Officer, he oversaw the strategy, investments, and development of Zebra’s expansive portfolio of products and solutions. During this time, Bill extended Zebra’s market share leadership across its core businesses while entering adjacent and expansion markets, delivered on the company’s Enterprise Asset Intelligence Vision, and strengthened Zebra’s strategic relationships with its customers and partners. Prior to joining Zebra, Bill served as Chief Executive Officer of Embrane, a Silicon Valley-based venture capital backed startup which was acquired by Cisco in April 2015. Prior to joining Embrane, Bill served as Chief Executive Officer of Spirent Communications, a global leader in test and measurement solutions publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange. He also held various executive and sales leadership roles at Tellabs, Inc. Bill has a Master of Business Administration from Temple University, a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Misericordia University, and an Associates Degree in Engineering from Pennsylvania State University. |
| 2025-03-28 | Mr. Burns has decades of executive experience in Hardware and Software industries serving in various executive and leadership roles. In his prior role as Zebra’s Chief Products & Solutions Officer, Mr. Burns gained meaningful insight into Zebra’s portfolio of products and the markets we serve. In addition, Mr. Burns has extensive management experience in technology innovation, product development, disruptive innovation, new business models and business model extension, and addressing emerging technology trends. |
Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-10-12