Compton joined Fastly in January 2024 as Chief Product Officer, with a long and proven track record of bringing world-class technology to market and growing significant businesses. Over the last year and a half, he has been instrumental in accelerating Fastly's portfolio strategy, engaging with customers and investors, and driving growth across the business.

Compton has more than 25 years of senior leadership experience delivering innovation in cloud, video, and networking. Prior to joining Fastly, Compton served as the Senior Vice President of Strategy & Business Development of Cisco Networking, where he led teams responsible for strategy, portfolio management, investments and acquisitions. Prior to that, he held various leadership roles at Cisco and Comcast in technology, business development, and operations. He holds multiple patents in digital video, security, and networking.

Compton holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering and a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, both from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He also holds a Master’s of Business Administration from Wharton.