SANTA CLARA, Calif.,
June 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Aviat Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVNW), a leading wireless expert in
advanced IP migration solutions, announced today that Chuck Kissner, who has been serving as the
company's Chairman of the Board of Directors, has also been
appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the company, and will be
based at its headquarters location in Santa Clara, California.
Harald J. Braun has resigned as
President and Chief Executive Officer.
"I am very excited about the opportunity to lead Aviat Networks
and rebuild shareholder value," said Kissner. "We have an excellent
market opportunity, a strong customer base, great technology and
talented employees. Our challenges are to optimize our business
model, accelerate innovation and improve the speed and
effectiveness of our initiatives. The Board and I sincerely thank
Harald Braun for his contributions
and leadership over the last two-plus years. Harald was a strong
force in guiding the company through its post-merger transition,
expanding its customer focus and leading its emergence under the
new identity of Aviat Networks."
Coincident with the appointment of Mr. Kissner as Chairman and
CEO, the Board has appointed Dr. James C.
Stoffel as Lead Independent Director.
Mr. Kissner is a 40-year technology industry veteran with
extensive executive and Board experience in the network and
communications markets. He served as Chief Executive Officer
of Stratex Networks, Inc., a predecessor of Aviat Networks, from
July 1995 through May 2000, again from October 2001 to May
2006 and also was Chairman of the Board of Directors of
Stratex from August 1996 through
2006.
About Aviat Networks
Aviat Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVNW), previously known as Harris
Stratex Networks, Inc., is a leading wireless expert in advanced IP
network migration, building the foundation for the 4G/LTE broadband
future. We offer best-of-breed transformational wireless solutions,
including LTE-ready microwave backhaul, WiMAX access and a complete
portfolio of essential service options that enable wireless public
and private telecommunications operators to deliver advanced data,
voice, video and mobility services around the world. Aviat Networks
is agile and adaptive and anticipates what's coming to help our
customers make the right choices. Our products and services
are designed for flexible evolution, no matter what the future
brings. With global reach and local presence on the ground, we work
by the side of our customers allowing them to quickly and cost
effectively seize new market and service opportunities while
managing migration towards an all-IP future. For more
information, please visit www.aviatnetworks.com or join the
dialogue at www.twitter.com/aviatnetworks.
SOURCE Aviat Networks, Inc.