ThoughtLeadership|&utm_term=|eNewsletter-Editorial-NAT(eNewsletter)|"> Auction.com LLC's board of directors. Johnson is the latest high-profile addition to the firm's board, joining ex-Oracle and DoubleClick CFO and current managing partner at Bessemer Venture Partners Jeff Epstein.

Johnson has served as director on the board of Starbucks Coffee Co. since 2009 and has held board positions with non-profit organizations focusing on technology and women's career advancement. He retired from Juniper Networks in January, having served as the company's CEO and a member of the board of directors for more than five years. During his tenure at Juniper, revenue grew from $2.8 billion in 2007 to $4.6 billion in 2013 through innovative products and a more-diversified customer base.

Prior to Johnson's work at Juniper, Johnson held a range of executive positions at Microsoft Corp., including group VP of worldwide sales, marketing and services, and eventually serving as president of the company's platforms division, where he was responsible for the Windows and online-services businesses. In 2008, he was appointed by President George W. Bush to the National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee, where he served both Presidents Bush and Barack Obama through 2013.

According to Jeff Frieden, CEO and co-founder of Auction.com, “Kevin understands what it takes to be both an industry and a technology leader, something that is key to Auction.com as we harness the power of the Internet to change the way real estate is transacted.”

Jake Seid, president of Auction.com, adds, “Kevin is a tremendously insightful business executive and board member with a proven track record in building highly scalable organizations. We are eager to tap into Kevin's experience and insights as we enter our next phase of growth.”

Johnson says the firm has been “successful in moving real estate transactions online, effectively leveraging technology to challenge traditional methods of doing business. I'm excited to work with this company as it continues to prove to buyers, sellers and the entire real estate industry the benefits of an open, interactive marketplace.”

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Former Microsoft Exec Joins Auction.com Board

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