Lloyd Carney

Lloyd Carney (born 1962) is an American businessman who lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is the former chief executive officer and a member of the board of directors of Brocade Communications Systems , leaving that position when Brocade was acquired by Broadcom Limited in 2017.

He has also held senior leadership roles at IBM and Juniper Networks.

Carney serves as Chancellor of the University of Technology, Jamaica.

He is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Carney Global Ventures.

He serves on the board of Vertex Pharmaceuticals.

Early life Carney was born in Kingston, Jamaica. He attended Wolmer's Boys' School, one of the oldest high schools in the Caribbean, before relocating to the United States to pursue higher education.

Education Lloyd Carney earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology from the Wentworth Institute of Technology and a Master of Science in Applied Business Management from Lesley University (formerly Lesley College).

Honorary degrees In 2013, Carney was awarded an honorary PhD in Engineering by the Wentworth Institute of Technology, where he also delivered the August 2013 commencement keynote address.

In 2022, he received an honorary Doctor of Engineering degree from the University of Technology, Jamaica.

Carney has served multiple terms on the Board of Trustees of the Wentworth Institute of Technology. He has also contributed to campus development by funding resources such as the Lloyd Carney Reading Room and the Tech Sandbox, initiatives aimed at supporting student innovation and entrepreneurship.

Juniper Networks (2002–2003) In 2002, Carney joined Juniper Networks as Chief Operating Officer, where he oversaw engineering, product management, and manufacturing.

Micromuse and IBM (2003–2008) Carney later became Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Micromuse, a network management software company. Micromuse was acquired by IBM in 2006.

Xsigo Systems (2008–2012) In 2008, Carney became Chief Executive Officer of Xsigo Systems, a data center virtualization company. Xsigo was acquired by Oracle Corporation in 2012.

Grid Dynamics Carney serves as Chairman of the Board of Grid Dynamics, a digital transformation and technology consulting company. In 2020, the company became publicly traded following a business combination with ChaSerg Technology Acquisition Corp.

Tryall Golf Club

Carney has served as President of the Tryall Golf Club in Jamaica.

Board memberships

Corporate boards Carney has served on the boards of several publicly traded companies in the technology and life sciences sectors. He joined the Board of Directors of Visa Inc. in 2015 and serves as Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee. He was appointed to the Board of Directors of Vertex Pharmaceuticals in 2019, where he serves as Chair of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee.

Carney is Chairman of the Board of Grid Dynamics, a digital transformation and technology consulting company. He previously served as Chairman of the Board of Nuance Communications, having been appointed in 2018. Carney also served on the Board of Directors of Technicolor and on the Board of Directors of Cypress Semiconductor from 2005 to 2014.

He has participated in Silicon Valley Start-up Common (SVSC), where he has mentored early-stage founders and supported entrepreneurship initiatives. In this role, he has supported initiatives in science, technology, engineering, and innovation and has advocated for the development of Jamaica’s talent pipeline in STEM fields. The role focuses on attracting technology investment, strengthening digital infrastructure, and supporting the development of Jamaica’s technology sector.

The foundation has supported initiatives in multiple countries, including Jamaica, Haiti, South Africa, and the United States.

The facility is designed to support students in developing practical solutions in science, technology, engineering, and manufacturing, and includes advanced equipment such as 3D printing technology.

Carney was also recognized by the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) as part of its "Directorship 100," which honors individuals in corporate governance.

In October 2025, Carney was awarded the national honour of Commander in the Order of Distinction (CD) by the Government of Jamaica for his contributions to academia and philanthropy.

Media coverage

Carney has been featured in several publications. A 2012 profile in Forbes discussed his career and leadership in the technology sector. In 2016, The New York Times featured Carney in its "Corner Office" series, focusing on his leadership philosophy.

Business Insider also profiled Carney in 2016, discussing his leadership approach and early influences.

Personal life

Carney divides his time between the San Francisco Bay Area and Montego Bay, Jamaica, where he owns a working farm.

He has three children and two grandchildren.