Charles Giancarlo
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Pure Storage · United States
Charles Giancarlo is the CEO of Pure Storage (PSTG). Giancarlo is based in the United States. Giancarlo was born in 1957 and educated at Brown University and Harvard University.
American entrepreneur with 30+ years in semiconductor, communications, and networking industries. Served as VP and Chief Development Officer at Cisco Systems for 14 years, then as Managing Director at Silver Lake Partners before becoming CEO of Pure Storage in August 2017.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Pure Storage's rebranding as Everpure and Charles Giancarlo's leadership through a strategic shift toward data management and artificial intelligence infrastructure. The headlines document the company's acquisition of 1touch, double-digit revenue growth in fiscal 2026, and quarterly earnings updates, though some reporting has noted investor caution regarding cash flow concerns and pricing increases amid supply constraints. Giancarlo has been featured discussing the rebrand, quarterly performance, and the company's evolving business strategy across multiple financial and technology media outlets.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- December 8, 1957
- Citizenship
- United States
- Education
- Brown University, Harvard University, University of California, Berkeley
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Charles Giancarlo: FAQ
- Who is Charles Giancarlo?
- Charles Giancarlo is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Pure Storage, based in United States.
- What company does Charles Giancarlo lead?
- Charles Giancarlo is CEO of Pure Storage.
- Where was Charles Giancarlo educated?
- Charles Giancarlo studied at Brown University, Harvard University, University of California, Berkeley.