Salesforce named Robin Washington as President and Chief Operating and Financial Officer (COFO), effective March 21, 2025. Her appointment signals a transformative moment for the tech giant.
Pioneering Leadership in Tech
Washington brings decades of executive experience to her new role. She has served on Salesforce’s Board of Directors since 2013.
Previous leadership positions include CFO at Gilead Sciences and executive roles at PeopleSoft. Her extensive corporate background positions her perfectly for this strategic role.
CEO Marc Benioff praised Washington as a “trusted partner” with “operational mastery and financial expertise.”
Navigating the Agentic Era
Salesforce aims to revolutionize business operations through its Agentforce platform. Washington will lead the company’s strategic transformation into AI-driven digital labor.
“I am deeply honored to help lead Salesforce into this agent-first era,” Washington stated. Her vision focuses on profitable growth and operational excellence.
The appointment coincides with significant leadership transitions, including Brian Millham’s retirement after 25 years with the company.
Breaking Barriers in Corporate Leadership
Washington’s appointment represents more than a corporate milestone. She will be honored at the 2025 Women of Power Summit as a Legacy Award recipient.
Her board positions at Alphabet, Honeywell, and other major corporations underscore her exceptional leadership. Washington graduated from the University of Michigan and holds an MBA from Pepperdine.
A big Aloha and Welcome to Robin Washington as Salesforce new President & COFO! A visionary leader, former CFO of Gilead & Hyperion, and longtime Salesforce board member, Robin’s expertise will guide us into the Agentforce era.
— Marc Benioff (@Benioff) February 5, 2025pic.twitter.com/zgJlQHQj15
