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Guru Gowrappan posted thisI’m excited to welcome Kausik Rajgopal to Asurion as our Chief Revenue Officer. I've known Kausik for a long time, and I'm thrilled to have him join the team. He's an exceptional leader, and I've always admired his ability to tackle complex challenges, build great teams, and earn the trust and respect of the people around him. I have no doubt he'll make a meaningful impact at Asurion. Kausik brings a unique combination of strategic thinking, operational excellence, and deep experience from leadership roles at PayPal and McKinsey. As we continue expanding our role as the CTO of the Home across the connected technology ecosystem, he'll play an important role in helping us deliver on that vision. Welcome to the team, Kausik!
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Guru Gowrappan posted thisThe first 250 years built the foundation. The next 250 are ours to build on. As Lincoln said: it is for the living to carry forward the unfinished work. For generations, America has enabled those who serve, entrepreneurs, innovators, scientists, builders, and dreamers to pursue ideas bigger than themselves. As we celebrate this historic Independence Day, I’m grateful for a country that continues to reward curiosity, hard work, resilience, and the courage to take risks. As an immigrant, I’ve been fortunate to experience the opportunities this nation makes possible. Celebrating my first Fourth of July as a father adds an even deeper sense of gratitude and responsibility. My hope is that the next 250 years create even greater opportunity for the generations that follow. Happy 250th Birthday, America. 🇺🇸
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Guru Gowrappan shared thisThe way people experience technology is changing. Customers expect their connected lives to work simply and reliably. That's the opportunity in front of us at Asurion. Asurion NEXT was about aligning our teams around what comes next, building a more connected, continuous model for tech care. We're off to a strong start. Now the focus is on execution and building the platform that powers connected lives at scale. I shared more on how we're thinking about this shift here:
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Guru Gowrappan shared thisLast week, I had the opportunity to spend time with our teams across the Philippines — visiting our technology center, supply chain operations, and customer solution sites across the region, culminating in the opening of our newest site in Cebu. You can learn a lot from updates and dashboards, but there’s no substitute for experiencing the work where it happens. Our teams in the Philippines play a critical role in how customers experience Asurion. Whether it’s AI platform work, a support interaction, or a replacement device, tech care happens one moment at a time — and those moments are how we build trust. The opening of our Cebu site is an important step forward, strengthening our ability to deliver at scale while also creating meaningful career opportunities for our teams. Thank you to everyone who welcomed us and for the work you do every day. It matters. I’m excited for what we continue to build together.
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Guru Gowrappan shared thisThere’s something energizing about coming together as one team. We held our regular global town hall this week to take a clear look at where we are and where we’re going. We’re off to a strong start improving how we show up for customers and evolving the business through innovation and AI. It was also valuable to have our leadership team together to review progress against our OKRs and stay aligned on priorities. We’re seeing real progress, with more work ahead. Thank you to our teams for the focus and commitment you bring every day. That’s what continues to move Asurion forward.
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Guru Gowrappan shared thisProud to partner with Amazon in raising the standard in tech care. We’ve enhanced Asurion Complete Protect with AI-powered support across the full device lifecycle — from everyday moments to critical ones. This is how we evolve: delivering more value for customers, strengthening our partners’ ecosystems, and showing up across the full ownership journey.Guru Gowrappan shared thisWe’re collaborating with Amazon to raise the bar for tech care — again. Over the years, we've evolved Asurion Complete Protect to meet customers' changing needs. Our newest enhancements take that commitment further, adding Norton 360 Deluxe cybersecurity and in-person tech support to our all-in-one protection plan for eligible Amazon purchases. That's tech care across the full ownership journey. More at our Newsroom: https://lnkd.in/eDPRqkSrAsurion Complete Protect on Amazon Now Includes Cybersecurity, Tech Support, and Product Care CreditAsurion Complete Protect on Amazon Now Includes Cybersecurity, Tech Support, and Product Care Credit
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Guru Gowrappan shared thisWe brought our team together for Asurion’s annual Kickoff — my first as CEO. Last year, Asurion celebrated 30 years of innovation. It's a powerful reminder of how we’ve consistently stayed ahead of what customers need next. Now we’re stepping into the next chapter: becoming the CTO of the Home — the trusted platform that protects, connects, and solves technology for customers and partners in an increasingly hyperconnected world. Realizing that vision requires more than incremental progress. It demands that we evolve how we operate, harness AI at scale, and reimagine how we show up in the moments that matter most. This team knows how to win. And if we stay bold, aligned, and relentlessly customer-focused, our next decade will be even more defining than our last. The best is ahead. Let’s go build it.
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Guru Gowrappan shared thisThis week marks an exciting step forward in Asurion’s strategy to meet the needs of today’s connected homes as we announced our acquisition of Domestic & General, one of the world’s largest appliance-care providers. The combined company will accelerate Asurion’s vision to become CTO of the home by providing a single, trusted provider for every device and appliance, ensuring faster service and a more seamless experience for millions of customers around the globe. By broadening Asurion’s customer-end markets, extending our geographic reach, and creating new channel partnerships, Asurion will extend its leadership in the fast-growing, $150+ billion connected home devices market. I look forward to partnering with the team at D&G and the exciting opportunities to come. Read more about our announcement here https://lnkd.in/eAxC-gPAAsurion to Acquire Domestic & General, Establishing a Global Leader in Technology and Appliance Care Committed to Excellence in Customer ServiceAsurion to Acquire Domestic & General, Establishing a Global Leader in Technology and Appliance Care Committed to Excellence in Customer Service
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Guru Gowrappan shared thisI’m proud to share that I’ve been appointed as the incoming Chief Executive Officer of Asurion, effective October 27. Asurion has spent more than three decades building something exceptional — a global leader in tech care, trusted by millions of customers and powered by nearly 20,000 passionate people. It’s a company with a strong foundation, a clear mission, and a culture built on care, divine discontent, and heart. I’ve admired Asurion for years; having partnered with the team as a client during my time at Verizon Media, I saw the company’s impact and culture up close. I want to thank Tim Stadthaus for his 17 years of leadership and impact. I look forward to working alongside him in his new role as President of Strategy and M&A as we continue to shape Asurion’s next chapter. The world’s relationship with technology is changing faster than ever, and advances in AI and automation are creating new opportunities to anticipate needs, remove friction, and deliver even more value to our partners and consumers. Asurion is uniquely positioned to lead that transformation — helping people stay connected, protected, and confident in a digital world. Together with Kevin Taweel, our leadership team, and everyone at Asurion, we’ll build on what’s made this company great — scaling new growth engines, deepening customer trust, and unlocking the next wave of innovation and impact. The foundation is strong, and the future is even stronger. I couldn’t be more energized for what’s ahead!Guru Gowrappan shared thisAsurion has appointed Guru Gowrappan as Chief Executive Officer, effective October 27, 2025. Guru brings more than two decades of global leadership experience driving growth, transformation, and digital innovation — and a proven ability to strengthen partnerships and deliver meaningful impact for consumers. His track record and vision make him the right leader to guide Asurion into its next chapter, advancing our growth ambitions and unlocking new opportunities in the AI era. We’d also like to thank Tim Stadthaus for his leadership and impact as CEO and in many other key roles. Tim will continue to help shape Asurion’s future as President of Strategy and M&A. With Guru as CEO and a strengthened executive team, Asurion is well-positioned to accelerate growth, deepen customer trust, and shape the next generation of tech care. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eM3YRk26Asurion Announces Guru Gowrappan as Chief Executive OfficerAsurion Announces Guru Gowrappan as Chief Executive Officer
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Guru Gowrappan liked thisGuru Gowrappan liked thisAn incredible day for our leading enterprise colocation data center business Csquare as the company successfully listed on the NYSE. When Brookfield combined Evoque and assets from Cyxtera to create Csquare, we saw the opportunity to build a leading, scaled digital infrastructure platform by bringing together complementary facilities in key North American urban markets, investing in operational excellence and strong channel partnerships to create AI-ready capacity to serve customers over the long term. Today's IPO is an important milestone in this evolution and demonstrates the value that can be created through disciplined investment, operations-led value creation and strong execution. Congratulations to Spencer Mullee CEO and the exceptional Csquare team. Today's achievement reflects their hard work and commitment over a number of years. It has been a privilege to chair this business for the last three and a half years and to oversee its development and growth. I'm looking forward to the next phase, serving on the Board and Executive Committee as Csquare begins life as a public company. I'd like to welcome Jack Hellmann as Chair, and I look forward to continuing to work alongside Jack, the board, Spencer and the management team. Congratulations to everyone who played a part in reaching this key milestone.
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Guru Gowrappan liked thisGuru Gowrappan liked thisIt is bittersweet to wrap up my time at Viasat this week. While I can go on and on about the interesting work and problems being solved there, all I am reflecting on now is the fantastic people I had the privilege to grow with and learn alongside these past two years. There are far too many to name (and you know who you are anyways), but I am so grateful to have started my career with such an amazing group and community. Excited to share that I am joining Anduril Industries in Irvine as a Software Engineer on their Air Defense team to work on robots that knock other robots out of the sky. Onwards 🚀
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Guru Gowrappan liked thisSkyroot has made me optimistic again about the country's deep tech future. This is the time for youngsters in India to build GPU chips, Quantum computers, Fusion reactors, Humanoids and in every emerging deep tech areas to drive the future of India. I have no doubt this will be the biggest economic driver of 21st century. Pawan Kumar Chandana Neelkanth Mishra Abhay Karandikar Ashwini Vaishnaw
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Guru Gowrappan liked thisGuru Gowrappan liked thisI rarely post...but I'm excited to share our progress modernizing markets! I joined BNY in part to drive market transformation for our clients. Always-on. This is the future of capital markets, and today I'm pleased to share another step toward making that vision real. Earlier this year, BNY facilitated a U.S. Treasury transaction after traditional settlement hours, showing how market activity linked to digital asset ecosystems can continue beyond traditional cut-off times. As client needs evolve and markets become more global, we're advancing 24/7 UST settlement and financing while laying the groundwork for tokenized Treasuries and Blockchain-based settlement. BNY's scale across the asset lifecycle -- issuance, settlement, trust services, financing, custody and clearing -- gives us a unique opportunity to connect flows and data in ways that make markets more efficient and accessible for clients globally. Our approach to responsible innovation is grounded in the trust and resilience of today's financial infrastructure. Proud to be working alongside Laide Majiyagbe, Brian A. Ruane and Cathinka Wahlstrom on this initiative. And special thanks to Rajeev Sambyal, Victor O'Laughlen, Jr. and Leon Crutchley! Bloomberg has the full story below. https://lnkd.in/euzs4FGb
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Guru Gowrappan liked thisGuru Gowrappan liked thisZayo Group today announced a planned CEO transition. Sowmyanarayan Sampath, former CEO of Verizon Consumer, will become Chief Executive Officer effective September 1, 2026, succeeding Steve Smith, who is retiring as CEO and will remain on Zayo's Board of Directors. Under Smith's leadership, Zayo more than tripled its planned fiber expansion and completed the acquisition of Crown Castle's Fiber Solutions Business, adding approximately 90,000 route miles and 40,000 on-net enterprise locations. Sampath now builds on that momentum, bringing more than two decades of large-scale digital infrastructure experience as demand for high-capacity connectivity accelerates across AI workloads and hyperscale environments. Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/d8dqCa88
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Guru Gowrappan liked thisGuru Gowrappan liked thisThe AI revolution isn’t just happening in the cloud. It’s being built into the ground. GPU clusters and hyperscale demand are straining the network layer. Zayo Group was built for this exact moment. Huge respect for what Steve Smith and the team have built — which is why I’m thrilled to share I’m joining as CEO on September 1st. The footprint speaks for itself: • More U.S. data center connections than anyone. • 32M fiber miles, 224K route miles across North America and beyond. • Plus Crown Castle’s integrated fiber: 90K new route miles, 40K new enterprise locations. Digital infrastructure’s next era starts here. Let’s go! #DigitalInfrastructure #AI #EnterpriseConnectivity #Zayo https://lnkd.in/gY6wfmRPZayo Announces Planned CEO Transition as Company Enters Next Phase of AI-Driven Digital Infrastructure GrowthZayo Announces Planned CEO Transition as Company Enters Next Phase of AI-Driven Digital Infrastructure Growth
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Guru Gowrappan liked thisGuru Gowrappan liked thisIn a dynamic market, BNY delivered another strong quarter with robust organic growth, once again demonstrating BNY’s position at the heart of the world’s capital markets. Enabled by our new commercial and platform operating models, our people are coming together to support our clients and deliver strong financial performance. We grew revenue by 13% year-over-year to a record $5.7 billion and generated 600 basis points of positive operating leverage, a pre-tax margin of 40% and an ROTCE of 31%. Growth was broad-based across Securities Services, Market and Wealth Services and Investment and Wealth Management, reflecting healthy client activity as well as the impact of our continuous investments and strategic actions to enable differentiated solutions for our clients. We also achieved another quarter of record sales. Halfway through the year, our performance underscores BNY’s strong momentum, and our teams around the world remain focused on delivering more for our clients and shareholders. https://lnkd.in/eDbyDZVD
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