Bio
Dr. Tom Leighton co-founded Akamai Technologies in 1998 and served as Akamai’s Chief Scientist until he became CEO in 2013. Under Dr. Leighton’s leadership, Akamai has evolved from its origins as a Content Delivery Network (CDN) into one of the most essential and trusted cloud delivery and cybersecurity platforms, upon which many of the world’s best brands and enterprises build and secure their digital experiences. During his time as CEO, Akamai’s revenue has more than doubled, growing from less than $1.4 billion in 2012 to $3.2 billion in 2020, while earnings per share has more than tripled.