8x8 hires Kevin Kraus as its new chief financial officer
The seasoned financial expert will lead 8x8’s global finance and accounting organizations on a permanent basis


Cloud communications platform provider 8x8 has announced the appointment of Kevin Kraus as its new chief financial officer (CFO) on a permanent basis, having served in the role on an interim basis since November 2022.
Prior to his interim spell, Kraus held the position of senior vice president of finance, overseeing the company’s financial planning and analysis, as well as procurement functions.
He brings a wealth of financial expertise to the role, as well as a strong track record of strategic growth.
In his new role as CFO, 8x8 said Kraus will lead its global finance and accounting organizations, overseeing financial planning and operations.
“Kevin’s promotion to the CFO role is well deserved, and his experience driving both operational efficiency and profitable growth makes him a perfect fit for the role,” said Samuel Wilson, CEO at 8x8.
“His strategic insight, coupled with his deep financial acumen, will be invaluable as we continue to evolve our business.”
Kraus first joined 8x8 back in 2019, having previously served as vice president of finance for cyber security software provider Imperva.
Stay up to date with the latest Channel industry news and analysis with our twice-weekly newsletter
RELATED RESOURCE
Discover how the use of hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) is delivering benefits to organizations
Prior to that, he was senior director of finance for network visibility and traffic monitoring technology specialist Gigamon between 2015 and 2017.
During that time, the seasoned veteran accumulated a wealth of experience across financial planning and analysis, procurement, facilities management, SEC reporting and investor relations, sales compensation operations, as well as M&A integration.
Kraus’s appointment as 8x8 CFO comes as the firm continues to expand its experience communications as a service (XCaaS) integrated cloud contact center and unified communications platform.
The company said it is focused on investing in its ecosystem of technology and service partners to expand the portfolio of AI/ML solutions available on the platform, with Kraus’ appointment to help position the business well for further strategic growth and investment in innovation.
“I'm incredibly excited to continue leading the finance and accounting organization for 8x8 as chief financial officer,” Kraus said.
“We have a clear vision and a strong commitment to innovation and customer success. I look forward to contributing to the company’s continued growth and helping it achieve its strategic goals.”
Dan is a freelance writer and regular contributor to ChannelPro, covering the latest news stories across the IT, technology, and channel landscapes. Topics regularly cover cloud technologies, cyber security, software and operating system guides, and the latest mergers and acquisitions.
A journalism graduate from Leeds Beckett University, he combines a passion for the written word with a keen interest in the latest technology and its influence in an increasingly connected world.
He started writing for ChannelPro back in 2016, focusing on a mixture of news and technology guides, before becoming a regular contributor to ITPro. Elsewhere, he has previously written news and features across a range of other topics, including sport, music, and general news.
-
How to implement a four-day week in tech
In-depth More companies are switching to a four-day week as they look to balance employee well-being with productivity
-
Intelligence sharing: The boost for businesses
In-depth Intelligence sharing with peers is essential if critical sectors are to be protected
-
The Channel Recruiter and Nebula debut new global talent resourcing solution
News Tech Talent on Tap aims to provide channel firms with on-demand access to elite technical professionals from around the world
-
SAS appoints Matt Parson as new chief revenue officer
News The former ExtraHop and Red Hat exec will spearhead SAS' global financial strategy as it targets further growth
-
ExtraHop builds on APAC momentum with Singapore expansion
News The vendor said its increased presence will help enterprises across the Asia Pacific region better meet evolving compliance demands
-
Effective Data and Cleo expand partnership to drive supply chain integration capabilities
News The agreement will deepen collaboration between the Cleo Integration Cloud (CIC) and Effective Data’s data integration expertise
-
ManageEngine debuts new MSP platform to streamline IT operations
News The new MSP Central platform targets IT sprawl with integrated RMM, PSA, and advanced server monitoring
-
The top trends shaping the future of the channel
News As part of its 40th anniversary celebrations, Westcon-Comstor has outlined some of the key channel growth drivers it expects to see in Q2 2025 and beyond.
-
Alteryx announces new chief marketing officer amid global expansion
News The former UserTesting CMO will lead Alteryx’ marketing strategy as it looks to expand its global footprint
-
HPE just announced huge changes to its channel programs
News HPE has announced the launch of HPE Partner Ready Vantage, a new unified channel program designed to help partners unlock new growth opportunities.