Ms. Hollenbeck brings 30 years of global technology and go-to-market leadership experience to help advance Lightspeed’s strategy and profitable growth
Lightspeed Commerce Inc. (NYSE: LSPD) (TSX: LSPD) (“Lightspeed” or the “Company”), the unified omnichannel platform powering ambitious retail, golf, and hospitality businesses in over 100 countries, today announced the appointment of Rupal Hollenbeck to its Board of Directors, effective October 1, 2026.
“I’m delighted to join the Lightspeed Board at such an exciting time in the Company’s journey,” said Rupal Hollenbeck. “Lightspeed has built a differentiated platform for ambitious independent businesses around the world, and I look forward to drawing upon my global technology track record and go-to-market expertise to help the Company realize its full potential, and create long-term value for its shareholders.”
Hollenbeck is a technology industry leader with 30 years of experience across hardware, software, and services, with a track record of building and transforming brands and businesses across global and local markets.
Hollenbeck currently serves as the President and Chief Business Officer of NextSilicon, a leader in next-generation computing solutions for AI and high-performance computing. Prior, Hollenbeck served as President and Chief Commercial Officer of Check Point Software Technologies, where she led global go-to-market operations. She has also served as Chief Marketing Officer at Cerebras Systems and Oracle, and held senior sales, marketing, and general management roles at Intel, including leadership positions in the data center business and across the Asia-Pacific region. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of Cequence Security, a privately owned enterprise software security company.
“Rupal’s combination of operating leadership, commercial expertise, and global perspective will be an invaluable addition to our Board,” said Manon Brouillette, Executive Chair of Lightspeed’s Board. “Her experience scaling technology businesses and building high-performing, global go-to-market organizations sets her up extremely well to add immediate value to Lightspeed as we execute our strategy and continue to deliver profitable growth for our shareholders.”
Simultaneously, Lightspeed announced that Nathalie Gaveau will step down from the Company’s Board of Directors, effective September 30, 2026. Lightspeed thanks Gaveau for her valuable contributions and dedicated service to the Board.
To learn more about Lightspeed, visit http://www.lightspeedhq.com.
About Lightspeed
Lightspeed is the POS and payments platform powering businesses at the heart of communities in over 100 countries. As the partner of choice for ambitious retail, golf and hospitality entrepreneurs, Lightspeed helps businesses accelerate growth, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and run smarter across all channels and locations.
With fast, flexible omnichannel technology, Lightspeed brings together point of sale, ecommerce, embedded payments, inventory, reporting, staff and supplier management, financial services, and an exclusive wholesale retail network. Backed by insights, and expert support, Lightspeed helps businesses run more efficiently and focus on what they do best.
Founded in Montréal, Canada in 2005, Lightspeed is dual-listed on the New York Stock Exchange and Toronto Stock Exchange (NYSE: LSPD) (TSX: LSPD), with teams across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.
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