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SALESFORCE PROMOTES CRO MILANO TO COO

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
THU, AUG 6, 2026

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Salesforce has appointed Miguel Milano, its chief revenue officer, to the newly created role of chief operating officer under CEO Marc Benioff. Robin Washington retains her position as chief operating and financial officer.

Milano, a former Oracle executive, moves into the COO position as Salesforce restructures its leadership team. The appointment creates a dual operating structure, with Milano handling operational responsibilities while Washington maintains oversight of financial matters alongside her COO duties. The move reflects Salesforce's efforts to strengthen its organizational hierarchy following years of aggressive expansion through acquisitions. Milano's background in revenue generation and his tenure at Oracle position him to drive operational efficiency across the cloud software company's business units. Washington's expanded title underscores her continued importance in managing Salesforce's financial strategy. The dual-COO structure allows the company to separate revenue and operational concerns from financial management, a common approach among large enterprise software firms navigating complex growth trajectories.

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