Mr. Renaud joined Palisade in 2009 as Chief Executive Officer. Prior to joining Palisade, Mr. Renaud founded the Technology Intelligence Group, an emerging technology analyst firm. During the prior twelve years, Christian was with Cisco Systems, in charge of New Markets and Technologies. He is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Palisade Systems, serves on the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the Des Moines Metropolitan Opera, as well as venture and governmental advisory boards