Ciena Corp - Company Profile
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Executives
Patrick H. Nettles
Chairman Executive BoardMr. Patrick H. Nettles has been the Chairman of the company since May 2001. He served as the Chief Executive Officer and President of the company from April 1994 to October 2000. Mr. Nettles served as the President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Company from April 1994 to October 2000. He also served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Blyth Holdings Inc from 1992 to 1994 and the President and Chief Executive Officer at Protocol Engines Inc from 1990 to 1992. Mr. Nettles also worked as the Chief Financial Officer at Optilin from 1989 to 1990.
Gary B. Smith
President; Chief Executive Officer; Director Executive BoardMr. Gary B. Smith has been the Chief Executive Officer, President and a Director of the company since May 2001. Previously, he served as the Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President for worldwide Sales of the company and the Vice President of sales and marketing in INTELSAT and Cray Communications, Inc. Mr. Smith also served as the Vice President of International Sales of the company from 1995 to 1997. He serves on the board of Directors of Avaya Inc. and CommVault Systems, Inc.
James E. Moylan Jr.
Chief Financial Officer; Senior Vice President - Finance Senior ManagementMr. James E. Moylan Jr. has been the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the company since December 2007. Previously, he served as the Executive Vice President and the Chief Financial Officer at Swett & Crawford.
David M. Rothenstein
Corporate Secretary; Senior Vice President; Chief Strategy Officer Senior ManagementMr. David M. Rothenstein has been the Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer and Secretary of the company since January 2023. Previously, he served as general counsel of the company.
Stephen B. Alexander
Chief Technology Officer; Senior Vice President Senior ManagementMr. Stephen B. Alexander has been the Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President of the company since 2000. Previously, he served at several managerial positions including General Manager of Ciena's Transport, Switching and Data Networking business units.
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