Wilson Samuel C.

About Wilson Samuel C.

Wilson Samuel C. is the Chief Executive Officer of 8x8, Inc., a U.S.-listed company focused on cloud communications and customer experience solutions. He also serves on the company’s board of directors, having been named CEO in May 2023 after serving as interim CEO from November 2022 to May 2023. His rise inside 8x8 reflects a long internal progression and a deep understanding of the company’s growth drivers, expense structure, and operating model. ([investors.8x8.com](https://www.investors.8x8.com/node/18496/html)) Before becoming CEO, Wilson served as Chief Financial Officer from June 2020 to November 2022. He also held the role of Chief Customer Officer and Managing Director of EMEA from January 2020 to June 2020, and earlier was Senior Vice President responsible for e-commerce, global small business, and U.S. mid-market sales from September 2017 to January 2020. That mix of finance, commercial leadership, and customer operations gave him broad exposure across key parts of the business, which is often valuable in a global SaaS environment. ([investors.8x8.com](https://www.investors.8x8.com/node/18496/html)) Prior to joining 8x8, Wilson worked at MobileIron, an enterprise software security company, where he served as Vice President of Finance from 2011 to 2017. In that role, he was responsible for financial planning and analysis, investor relations, treasury functions, and e-commerce-related responsibilities. Company materials identify him as a Chartered Financial Analyst. They also state that he earned a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Seattle University and an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley. A separate company source references different degrees from Merrimack College and Babson College; because the available sources do not fully align, it is best to avoid over-claiming on the exact educational details beyond what is clearly supported. ([investors.8x8.com](https://www.investors.8x8.com/node/18496/html)) In his current leadership role, Wilson has emphasized 8x8’s Platform for CX strategy, operational execution, and financial discipline. Recent company disclosures under his leadership highlight improved revenue performance, GAAP profitability, cash generation, and debt reduction. Overall, his profile is best characterized by executive versatility: he combines financial stewardship, customer-facing leadership, and strategic oversight in a public-company setting. ([investors.8x8.com](https://www.investors.8x8.com/news-releases/news-release-details/8x8-inc-announces-third-quarter-fiscal-year-2026-financial))