SUWANEE, Ga., March 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- ARRIS Group
Inc. (NASDAQ: ARRS) today announced the appointment of Patrick Macken as senior vice president and
general counsel. In this role, Macken will oversee all aspects of
the company's global legal function and will report to ARRIS
Chairman and CEO Bob Stanzione.
Macken will be based at ARRIS's headquarters in Suwanee, Georgia.
Macken has provided legal counsel and support to ARRIS for more
than 10 years as outside counsel at Troutman Sanders LLP, where he
most recently served as a partner in the firm's Corporate Group.
His expertise encompasses legal issues focused on securities laws,
mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and corporate
governance.
"Patrick is a strategic addition to our legal team, bringing a
wealth of experience and expertise specific to ARRIS," said
Bob Stanzione. "I'm confident that
his continued accomplishments will facilitate our growth in new and
existing markets, as we collaborate with our customers to invent
the future of entertainment and communications for millions of
people around the world."
Macken has been a frequent speaker on securities law and
corporate governance matters and has co-authored a number of
articles on federal securities laws and corporate finance
transactions. He was named a "Best Lawyer in America" in the area
of securities and capital markets by Best Lawyer, the
peer-review publication of the legal profession.
Macken received both his bachelor's degree and J.D. from
Tulane University.
About ARRIS
ARRIS is a global innovator in IP, video
and broadband technology. We have continually worked with our
customers to transform the experience of entertainment and
communications for millions of people around the world. The people
of ARRIS are dedicated to the success of our customers, bringing a
passion for invention that has fueled our history: We created
digital TV, delivered the first wireless broadband gateway and are
pioneering the standards and pathways for tomorrow's personalized,
Ultra HD, multiscreen, and cloud services. We are dedicated to
meeting today's challenges and preparing for the tasks the future
holds. Collaborating with our customers, ARRIS will continue to
solve the most pressing challenges of 21st century communications.
Together, we are inventing the future. For more
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