David R. Friedman is responsible for Citrix’s worldwide legal and human resources functions. As the company’s chief legal officer, he oversees acquisitions, commercial transactions, corporate governance initiatives, regulatory and other legal matters. As the principal human resources executive, he leads the company’s strategic efforts to recruit, manage and develop best-in-class talent.

Mr. Friedman has served as General Counsel and Senior Vice President, Human Resources of the Company since April 2006 and also served as Secretary from October 2002 to February 2008. From October 2002 to April 2006, Mr. Friedman served as General Counsel, Corporate Vice President and Secretary.  Mr. Friedman previously served as Senior Vice President and General Counsel for Parametric Technology Corporation (PTC), where he managed a global legal team. Prior to PTC, he was a Partner in the Boston law firm of Palmer & Dodge. Mr. Friedman earned his law degree from Suffolk University Law School and holds a bachelor’s degree from Middlebury College.