Harald J. Braun Appointed President and CEO of Harris Stratex Networks
April 08 2008 - 9:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
Former top level executive at Nokia Siemens Networks brings proven
record of growth and operational execution RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK,
N.C., April 8, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Stratex
Networks (NASDAQ:HSTX) announced today that Harald J. Braun has
been appointed president and chief executive officer and a member
of the Board of Directors. He will be based in Research Triangle
Park, N.C. Mr. Braun previously served as president and CEO of
Siemens Networks LLC and most recently as a senior executive at
Nokia Siemens Networks North America. Mr. Braun succeeds Guy M.
Campbell, who had previously announced his retirement effective
June 27, 2008. "We're very pleased to welcome Harald to Harris
Stratex Networks," said Charles D. Kissner, chairman of Harris
Stratex Networks' Board of Directors. "After an extensive search,
the Board determined that Harald's track record of strong
leadership, coupled with his strategic orientation, knowledge of
our markets and operational discipline, were an excellent fit. At
the same time, the Board wants to congratulate Guy Campbell on his
distinguished career, and to thank him for his leadership during
the first fourteen months of the company's operations, as well as
for his support during the transition to a new president and CEO."
"Harald Braun has both the industry and international experience to
effectively lead Harris Stratex Networks," said Howard L. Lance,
chairman, president and chief executive officer of Harris
Corporation and member of the Harris Stratex Networks Board of
Directors. "He has a proven track-record of creating value for
shareholders, customers and employees through technology innovation
and disciplined execution of strategic plans." "This is a
tremendous opportunity to lead a global company with a long history
of innovations, industry-recognized talent and very strong customer
relationships," said Harald J. Braun. "There is much to do to
achieve the next level of growth for the company, and I am
intensely focused on building shareholder value. I look forward to
working with the entire Harris Stratex team to further solidify our
position as an innovator and leader in markets around the world."
Harald J. Braun Background Mr. Braun's career has tracked the
dynamic innovations of the global telecom market, where he has
taken a leadership role in IP-based network convergence. Before
joining Harris Stratex, he served as president and CEO of Siemens
Networks LLC and most recently as a senior executive in Nokia
Siemens Networks North America, where he established the company in
the next-generation telecommunications marketplace in North
America. Prior to leading the North America Networks division, Mr.
Braun was president, Siemens Carrier Networks Division,
transitioning the company from TDM to an IP-focused company,
leading the evolution to next-generation networking. From
2000-2002, he served as Siemens senior vice president and the head
of Siemens Ltd. in Thailand, where he led a major sales upsurge of
the company's next-generation network product portfolio.
Previously, Mr. Braun served as Siemens vice president, IP and
ATM/TDM Broadband Components in Development and vice president, ATM
System Integration and System Test. Mr. Braun is a prominent
standards influencer and spokesman in the telecommunications
industry. He currently serves as treasurer of the Alliance for
Telecommunications Industry Solutions, and sits on the
Telecommunications Industry Association board. He was recognized as
one of America's "Top 100 Voices of the IP Communications Industry"
by Internet Telephony magazine. Mr. Braun began his telecom career
as an engineer at Deutsche Telecom in Germany. He earned an
engineering degree in Telecommunication from the University of
Aachen in Germany. Conference Call Harris Stratex Networks will
host a conference call today to introduce Harald Braun at 4:30 p.m.
Eastern Time. Those wishing to join the call should dial
303-262-2137 (no pass code required) at approximately 4:20 p.m. A
replay of the call will be available starting one hour after the
call's completion until April 15. To access the replay, dial
303-590-3000 (pass code: 11112344 #). A live and archived webcast
of the conference call will also be available via the company's Web
site at http://www.harrisstratex.com/investors/conference-call.
About Harris Stratex Networks Harris Stratex Networks, Inc.
(NASDAQ:HSTX) is the world's leading independent supplier of
turnkey wireless transmission solutions. The company offers
reliable, flexible and scalable wireless network solutions, backed
by comprehensive professional services and support. Harris Stratex
Networks serves all global markets, including mobile network
operators, public safety agencies, private network operators,
utility and transportation companies, government agencies and
broadcasters. Customers in more than 135 countries depend on Harris
Stratex Networks to build, expand and upgrade their voice, data and
video solutions. Harris Stratex Networks is recognized around the
world for innovative, best-in-class wireless networking solutions
and services. For more information, visit
http://www.harrisstratex.com/. DATASOURCE: Harris Stratex Networks,
Inc. CONTACT: Investors, Mary McGowan, Summit IR Group Inc.,
+1-408-404-5401, , for Harris Stratex Networks, Inc.; or Media,
Kami Spangenberg of Harris Stratex Networks, +1-919-767-5238, Web
site: http://www.harris.com/
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