{"id":950330,"date":"2026-04-09T12:15:27","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T16:15:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/cesar-cernuda-president-at-netapp-receives-prestigious-hitec-100-recognition-for-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T12:15:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T16:15:27","slug":"cesar-cernuda-president-at-netapp-receives-prestigious-hitec-100-recognition-for-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/cesar-cernuda-president-at-netapp-receives-prestigious-hitec-100-recognition-for-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"C\u00e9sar Cernuda, President at NetApp, Receives Prestigious HITEC 100 Recognition for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>        <!--body {font:normal small Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#000;background-color:#fff;padding:24px;margin:0;} a img {border:0;} h3 {font-size:medium;color:#000;margin:0 0 1em 0; text-align:center;}-->  <\/p>\n<p><b>C\u00e9sar Cernuda, President at NetApp, Receives Prestigious HITEC 100 Recognition for 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<p>SAN JOSE, Calif.&#8211;(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.businesswire.com\">BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)&#8211;<br \/>\nNetApp\u00ae (NASDAQ: NTAP), the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, today announced the inclusion of C\u00e9sar Cernuda, President at NetApp, in the esteemed 2026 HITEC 100 list honoring 100 technology leaders of all backgrounds whose leadership and innovation are shaping the future of the global technology ecosystem. The list recognizes executives whose impact extends beyond their organizations and advances opportunity by embracing underleveraged, forward\u2011thinking talent.<\/p>\n<p>\nAs part of its ongoing commitment to growth, excellence, and measurable impact, HITEC also announced a strategic evolution of the HITEC Awards program. The HITEC 100 award will continue to embody the organization\u2019s Architects of Growth ethos by celebrating exceptional industry leaders whose influence extends beyond their organizations. These honorees are setting industry direction, driving innovation at scale, and expanding opportunity through inclusive leadership.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cAt NetApp, I have had the opportunity to transform the technology industry by enabling enterprises to build Intelligent Data Infrastructure that unlocks the full value of their data,\u201d said C\u00e9sar Cernuda, President at NetApp. \u201cBeing recognized as a 2026 HITEC 100 honoree reflects how our approach is helping lead the industry into the AI era. I hope that my work at NetApp inspires the next generation of technology leaders to take an active role in shaping the future of the industry.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nThe 2026 HITEC 100 honorees include some of the most respected technology leaders from Fortune 100 and global enterprises, spanning roles such as CEOs, CIOs, CTOs, and senior technology executives across diverse disciplines. This year\u2019s class reflects the breadth and strength of the technology ecosystem, with leaders representing multiple industries, geographies, and organizations.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cI am so proud of the 2026 HITEC 100 honorees\u2014they are at the top of their game and demonstrating what it means to be an Architect of Growth in a global, technology-driven world,\u201d said Miriam Hernandez-Kakol, Chair of the HITEC Board of Directors. \u201cThey create collaborative networks rooted in shared values and a culture of excellence. Their leadership shows what it takes to create enduring value across a broader ecosystem.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nThe HITEC 100 reflects a rigorous and comprehensive recognition process designed to honor the most impactful technology leaders across the global ecosystem. 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