Finance veteran to lead BlueCat's financial strategy through its next phase of growth
NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2025, a leading provider of Intelligent Network Operations Solutions that help organizations modernize, optimize, and secure their network infrastructure, today announced the appointment of Kevin Shone as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Shone, who joined the company in August, will lead BlueCat's financial strategy and oversee the company's accounting, financial planning and analysis, legal, treasury, and IT functions.
With over two decades of financial leadership, Shone has held CFO positions at both public and private high-growth technology companies. Most recently, he served as CFO of Definitive Healthcare, where he guided the company through its successful IPO. His prior CFO experience includes Data Intensity, NextG Networks, and Unica. He spent a decade in senior leadership roles at Cognos Corporation, which IBM acquired for $4.9 billion in 2008. Shone began his career in corporate and tax law at Deloitte Touche and Riemer & Braunstein.
"BlueCat is at an exciting inflection point with tremendous opportunities ahead," Shone said. "I look forward to partnering with the leadership team to support our growth ambitions, drive operational excellence, and further strengthen our financial foundation."
Over the past three years, BlueCat has made three strategic acquisitions while more than doubling its revenue and customer base. The Men & Mice, Indeni, and LiveAction additions have strengthened BlueCat's portfolio and enabled the company to offer a comprehensive suite of Intelligent NetOps solutions to its customers.
"Kevin's track record of scaling finance organizations and navigating companies through high-growth phases will be invaluable as we continue to expand," said BlueCat CEO Stephen Devito. "His expertise will ensure we have the financial strategies and operational rigor to continue helping our customers more easily change and modernize the network to achieve their goals."
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Contact: Pierre Hamilton Senior Manager, Corporate Communications pr@bluecatnetworks.com
