SUWANEE, Ga., June 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- ARRIS International
plc (NASDAQ: ARRS) today announced Ian Whiting as the new President of its
Enterprise Networks segment (Ruckus Networks, an ARRIS Company).
Whiting will report directly to ARRIS CEO, Bruce McClelland, effective July 1, 2018.
Whiting brings more than 25 years of sales, marketing
operations, and management experience in IT and networking to the
position. As Chief Commercial Officer of Ruckus Networks, Ian has
played a pivotal role in expanding Ruckus' presence and leadership
in key vertical markets, including: education; hospitality;
multi-dwelling units (MDU); government; large public venues;
retail; and service providers (for both managed services and public
Wi-Fi). Ian's highly collaborative style of leadership enables him
to work cross-functionally to ensure product strategy and roadmap
are aligned with market demand and competitive
dynamics.
Whiting will succeed Dan
Rabinovitsj, who is leaving the company after leading the
successful integration of Ruckus Networks into ARRIS. Rabinovitsj
will pursue a new opportunity in the technology arena. Whiting and
Rabinovitsj, who worked side-by-side for the last three years, will
work closely together to ensure a smooth transition.
"Ian Whiting's insight into the
Ruckus Networks business, combined with his laser-focus on our
customers and partners, will be invaluable for our ongoing
operations. I look forward to his contributions, as ARRIS continues
enabling entirely new connected experiences around the world," said
Bruce McClelland, ARRIS CEO. "We
thank Dan Rabinovitsj for his
stewardship during this highly successful transition and wish him
the best of luck in his future endeavors."
"I am very excited and honored to lead the Ruckus Networks team
at a time when we are rapidly releasing ground-breaking products
and solutions, taking market share, and expanding our reach through
new strategic partnerships," said Ian
Whiting, President, Ruckus Networks. "We continue to set the
bar for intelligent wired and wireless networking solutions. Our
company is poised to define the market for years to come."
Whiting will lead the ARRIS business focused on enabling
constant connectivity across complex and varied networking
environments. The Enterprise Networks business segment incorporates
Ruckus Networks, an ARRIS company, which serves end-customers and
partners across a spectrum of verticals—including hospitality,
education, smart cities, government, large public venues, and
service providers.
About ARRIS
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connected world. The company's leading hardware, software and
services transform the way that people and businesses stay
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