Patrick H. Nettles, Ph.D. has served as Ciena?s executive chairman of the board of directors since May 2001. Dr. Nettles previously served as the Company?s chairman of the board of directors and chief executive officer since October 2000. From April 1994 until October 2000, Dr. Nettles served as president…

Ciena Corporation (CIEN) today announced that it has named Chief Executive Officer Patrick H. Nettles as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Gary B. Smith, currently Ciena?s Chief Operating Officer, will assume the role of President and Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Smith also was…

…29-year career with MCI. "We?re pleased to have someone with Jerry?s vast industry experience as a member of Ciena?s Board of Directors," said Patrick Nettles, president and chief executive officer of Ciena. "His knowledge and expertise will be invaluable as we look to what comes next for Ciena." "Ciena?s…

…agencies.  The members of the Ciena Government Advisory Board include: Patrick H. Nettles, Ph.D. Patrick H. Nettles, Ph.D. has served as Ciena?s executive chairman of the board of directors since May 2001. Dr. Nettles previously served as the Company?s chairman of the board of directors and chief…

…outstanding litigation was reached following discussions between Dr. Giuseppe Morchio, chief executive officer of Pirelli Cables and Systems and Dr. Patrick H. Nettles, president and chief executive officer of Ciena. The terms of the settlement involve dismissal of Pirelli?s three lawsuits against Ciena now…