Robin Washington serves as President and Chief Operating and Financial Officer at Salesforce Inc., overseeing the company's global finance operations, real estate, security, legal functions, and enterprise operations. Appointed in February 2023, he plays a critical role in driving Salesforce's financial strategy, operational efficiency, and scalability as the company leads in cloud-based CRM, AI, and customer success platforms. With over 30 years of executive experience in technology and life sciences, Washington is renowned for his ability to navigate complex growth trajectories and deliver shareholder value. Prior to Salesforce, Washington was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Gilead Sciences from 2014 to 2020, where he spearheaded financial operations during a period of explosive growth, doubling annual revenue from $11 billion to over $22 billion amid key acquisitions and product launches like treatments for HIV and hepatitis C. His earlier career included CFO positions at Hyperion Solutions (acquired by Oracle in 2007), PeopleSoft (acquired by Oracle in 2005), and Symantec, where he managed multibillion-dollar mergers, cost optimizations, and public offerings. Washington began his career as an investment banker at Goldman Sachs, honing his expertise in strategic finance and M&A. A sought-after board director, Washington serves on the boards of Honeywell International and PACCAR Inc., bringing deep insights into governance and innovation. At Salesforce, his leadership has been instrumental in streamlining operations, enhancing profitability, and positioning the company for sustained leadership in enterprise software, earning accolades for fiscal discipline amid rapid AI and cloud expansion.