Aman Bhutani is GoDaddy’s Chief Executive Officer, leading the company into a new era of global growth and innovation. With over 20 years of experience, he brings valuable leadership. GoDaddy is a publicly traded Internet domain registrar and web hosting company headquartered in Tempe, Arizona. As of 2023, GoDaddy is the world’s fifth largest web host with over 62 million registered domains and around 21 million customers.
Mark Garrett, GoDaddy’s Chief Financial Officer, is responsible for accounting, finance, financial planning and analysis, tax, treasury, procurement, investor relations and global real estate departments. Prior to GoDaddy, Mark spent over 20 years at PwC in the Technology, Media and Telecommunications sector, most recently as its US Leader.
Company Growth and Leadership
GoDaddy helps entrepreneurs grow their online business by providing website creation tools and domain names to small businesses globally. Founded by Bob Parsons in 1997, GoDaddy has become the world’s largest domain registrar with over 18 million clients and 77 million registered domains.
Recent Developments and Leadership Insights
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Aman Bhutani often returns to a question his parents asked him as a child, one that is especially applicable now: “How do you ride a tiger?” Bhutani says change is a tiger. In 2020, GoDaddy experienced significant growth, adding 400,000 net new customers in the second and third quarters.
Charles McCaffrey outlines a framework that has taken on new life at GoDaddy: “Data becomes knowledge, knowledge becomes insights, and insights drive outcomes. It’s a circular route because you have to iterate, adapt, and have feedback.”
GoDaddy was recently acquired by a private equity firm. It is unclear what long-term plans the new owners have. Some people are concerned they may not be committed to GoDaddy’s long-term success.
GoDaddy’s board has valuable expertise. Aman Bhutani brings experience in technology and business strategy. Scott Wagner has extensive leadership and management experience. Others bring expertise in areas like marketing, finance, and investment.