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Infinera to take on ex Juniper networking expert to its Board
Marcel Gani is joining the indium phosphide (InP) PIC telecom specialist
Infinera has appointed Marcel Gani to the board of directors of Infinera effective June 9th, 2014.
Gani is currently an independent consultant. Prior to this role, he held numerous executive positions at technology companies including Juniper Networks, Inc., where he served as Chief of Staff from 2005 to 2006 and Chief Financial Officer from 1997 to 2005. Gani was instrumental in taking Juniper through its hyper-growth phase from a small start-up to its position in IP networking with over $2 billion in revenues.
“I am honoured to join the Infinera board of directors,” says Gani. “I have followed this company for several years and am delighted to support Infinera as it continues to deliver Intelligent Transport Networks around the world and define what the network will be.”
“We are very pleased to welcome Marcel to our board,” comments Kambiz Hooshmand, Chairman of the Board of Infinera. “With his years of experience in the networking industry, he will bring valuable insights and perspective to Infinera as we continue to grow market share and take Infinera to the next level as a company.”
It was also announced that effective May 15th, 2014, Kenneth A. Goldman would be departing from the board of directors, after nine years of service, to fulfil other obligations and to devote additional time to his other responsibilities.
“On behalf of the entire board, and everyone at Infinera, I would like to thank Ken for his numerous contributions to Infinera over the years,” says Infinera CEO Tom Fallon. “Ken’s extensive experience in technology companies as a respected leader and financial expert provided a great foundation for Infinera.”
Gani is currently an independent consultant. Prior to this role, he held numerous executive positions at technology companies including Juniper Networks, Inc., where he served as Chief of Staff from 2005 to 2006 and Chief Financial Officer from 1997 to 2005. Gani was instrumental in taking Juniper through its hyper-growth phase from a small start-up to its position in IP networking with over $2 billion in revenues.
“I am honoured to join the Infinera board of directors,” says Gani. “I have followed this company for several years and am delighted to support Infinera as it continues to deliver Intelligent Transport Networks around the world and define what the network will be.”
“We are very pleased to welcome Marcel to our board,” comments Kambiz Hooshmand, Chairman of the Board of Infinera. “With his years of experience in the networking industry, he will bring valuable insights and perspective to Infinera as we continue to grow market share and take Infinera to the next level as a company.”
It was also announced that effective May 15th, 2014, Kenneth A. Goldman would be departing from the board of directors, after nine years of service, to fulfil other obligations and to devote additional time to his other responsibilities.
“On behalf of the entire board, and everyone at Infinera, I would like to thank Ken for his numerous contributions to Infinera over the years,” says Infinera CEO Tom Fallon. “Ken’s extensive experience in technology companies as a respected leader and financial expert provided a great foundation for Infinera.”
