F5 Networks announced that François Locoh-Donou has been named the company's President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the company's board of directors, effective April 3, 2017. Locoh-Donou succeeds current President and CEO, John McAdam, who will remain a Director on the company's board upon his retirement on April 3, 2017. Locoh-Donou currently serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Ciena.

He previously held successive leadership positions at Ciena, including Senior Vice President, Global Products Group; Vice President and General Manager, EMEA; Vice President, International Sales; and Vice President, Marketing. Locoh-Donou also serves on the advisory board of Jhpiego.