Bandwidth Welcomes Kimberly McLachlan as New Chief Revenue Officer to Accelerate Growth

Bandwidth Inc. Appoints Kimberly McLachlan as Chief Revenue Officer

Bandwidth Inc., a prominent player in cloud communications, has recently announced the appointment of Kimberly McLachlan as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). With over twenty years of experience in the realm of cloud communications and enterprise software, McLachlan is set to steer the company’s revenue strategies and spearhead several initiatives aimed at expansion and growth.

A Wealth of Experience

Most notably, McLachlan has held influential roles in well-known companies such as Vonage and Broadvoice. At Vonage, she excelled as the Chief Revenue Officer and Head of Sales for the company's Application division, where she successfully orchestrated global sales strategies that significantly increased the company’s market presence. Prior to her time at Vonage, she made her mark at Broadvoice, revolutionizing their revenue growth approach by enhancing the company's channel strategy as well as implementing technology-driven programs that stimulated both growth and profit margin enhancement.

In her new role at Bandwidth, McLachlan will take charge of the global revenue organization, overseeing enterprise sales, channel and partner strategy, account management, and solutions engineering. Her primary focus will be on elevating Bandwidth’s direct-to-enterprise initiatives, strengthening strategic partnerships, and promoting the wider use of Bandwidth's AI-driven Communications Cloud.

A Strategic Vision

McLachlan’s vision aligns with Bandwidth's goal of creating a powerful mission-critical communication platform for AI-driven enterprises. Devesh Agarwal, Bandwidth’s Chief Operating Officer, praised her impressive track record in driving revenue in competitive markets. He remarked on her expertise in aligning direct and partner sales strategies around well-defined value propositions, and her ability to deepen customer relationships while expanding revenue through software services. He expressed optimism regarding her leadership as the company seeks to boost its enterprise business and accelerate the adoption of AI in communications across its customer base.

In her own words, McLachlan stated, "Bandwidth has built a strong and differentiated value proposition, with a clear strategy to power mission-critical communications for the AI-driven enterprise. The company has a unique, customer-centric culture with a high-performing sales team that consistently delivers for some of the world's most demanding enterprises. I'm excited to build on that foundation to scale our go-to-market and help drive the next phase of growth."

About Bandwidth Inc.

Bandwidth Inc. (NASDAQ: BAND) is an innovative global cloud communications company that enables enterprises to provide outstanding communication services, including voice calling, text messaging, and emergency solutions. With its comprehensive Communications Cloud, covering more than 65 countries and over 90% of the global GDP, Bandwidth's solutions are trusted by major players in unified communications such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Cisco, Google, and Microsoft, as well as Global 2000 enterprises. As a pioneer of the cloud communications revolution, Bandwidth is recognized as the first global Communications Platform-as-a-Service (CPaaS) provider to deliver a distinctive combination of best-in-class APIs, AI features, and a robust network managing extensive regulatory requirements. Bandwidth’s award-winning support teams are dedicated to transforming communication experiences for businesses worldwide.