COCHRAN ROBERT D

About COCHRAN ROBERT D

Robert D. Cochran is an American corporate lawyer and governance executive whose career has been built around technology companies and public-company oversight. His most notable recent role, based on publicly available information, is Executive Vice President, Legal and Corporate Collaboration at A10 Networks, Inc., where he also served as Chief Risk Compliance Officer and Secretary. He joined A10 after long-standing service as the company’s outside legal counsel from its inception, before moving into management in 2012. At A10 Networks, Cochran held responsibilities tied to legal affairs, compliance, risk management, and corporate governance. Those roles indicate that he has been closely involved in maintaining governance discipline, supporting board processes, and helping manage the legal framework around a listed technology company. He also served on A10’s board of directors during multiple periods between 2004 and 2018, giving him direct exposure to the company’s strategic and governance decisions. In parallel, Cochran serves as a director of Techpoint, Inc., a semiconductor company focused on mixed-signal integrated circuits for security surveillance and automotive video applications. Public filings describe him as an independent director, and in 2024 he chaired the audit committee. That background points to experience in board oversight, financial controls, and public-company accountability. Before joining A10’s management team, Cochran practiced law privately in Woodside, California, from 1993 to 2012, advising emerging technology companies. He also served as a director of Techwell, Inc. from 2004 to 2010, another fabless semiconductor company. His academic credentials include a J.D. from Harvard Law School and an A.B. in Economics from Harvard University. Overall, Cochran’s profile is that of a seasoned governance and legal executive with deep experience in technology-sector corporate oversight, compliance, and board leadership.