Salesforce has expanded its board of directors with the immediate appointments of Amy Chang and David B. Kirk, in a move aimed at enhancing the company’s technical leadership amid its transition into the agentic AI era.

Amy Chang brings a wealth of experience as a former senior executive at Cisco and Google, where she led the Collaboration segment and managed Google Analytics, respectively. She also founded Accompany, an AI-driven startup later acquired by Cisco. Beyond her operational roles, Chang serves on the boards of The Walt Disney Company and Procter & Gamble, chairing the Innovation and Technology Committee at P&G. Her appointment adds a deep bench of product management and innovation expertise that aligns with Salesforce’s AI-driven ambitions.

David B. Kirk joins Salesforce after a distinguished scientific career at NVIDIA, where he served as chief scientist and vice president of architecture. Kirk holds nearly 100 patents in graphics and parallel computing, bringing unmatched technical depth in hardware and software design. His role as a partner at DigitalDx Ventures further underscores his capabilities in AI and robotics—critical domains for Salesforce’s evolution.

CEO Marc Benioff underscored the strategic importance of these additions, stating, “Their exceptional experience driving innovation and deep technical expertise will be invaluable as we unlock the full potential of human-AI collaboration and digital labor for our customers with Agentforce and across our deeply unified platform”.

These appointments come on the heels of Salesforce’s $8 billion agreement to acquire Informatica, aimed at bolstering its data and AI capabilities. The inclusion of Chang and Kirk is a deliberate step to ensure the board includes world-class technology leaders as the company deploys its Agentforce AI initiative—positioning Salesforce for a future defined by intelligent, autonomous AI agents.

Despite a 19% decline in stock performance in 2025, analyst sentiment remains largely positive; 44 out of 58 analysts rated the stock as Buy or Overweight, demonstrating confidence in Salesforce’s long-term strategy.

By aligning board leadership with its AI roadmap, Salesforce reinforces its commitment to pioneering enterprise-grade AI solutions and governance. The company’s refreshed board reflects not only its current strengths but its ambition to shape the future of intelligent business operations.