Transmode Appoints Asia Pacific Exec to Board

Transmode, a supplier of packet-optical networking solutions, has appointed Kevin Taylor as a new independent non-executive director on the board. Taylor is currently president, Asia Pacific, of BT Global services and chairman of the Hong Kong British Chamber of Commerce. POD Venture Partners is Transmode’s largest shareholder.

Transmode, a global supplier of packet-optical networking solutions, today announced the appointment of Kevin Taylor as a new independent non-executive director on the Transmode Board.

Experienced industry

“I am very pleased to welcome such an experienced industry and business professional as Kevin Taylor to join the Board of Directors at Transmode” said Kent Sander Chairman of the Board. “Mr. Taylor is a very so then connected and highly influential businessman in Asia and will be able to contribute a great deal to the continued global expansion of the company. As he joins the Board I would as well like to take the possibility to thank Simon Cornwell and Alex Rogers for their significant contributions to the success of the company as they stand down.”

“I am delighted to be joining the Board of Transmode at such an important time for the optical networking market.” said Mr. Taylor. “The need for capacity in metro and regional networks is being driven by new telecommunications devices and Transmode is ideally positioned to help carriers build the optical networks that are required to deliver high capacity services. I look forward to working with such a talented management team and contributing to a growing company.”

Ola ElmelandVice President Marketing & CommunicationsTransmode Systems ABTelephone: +46 8 506 882 71Email: ola.elmeland@transmode.com

About TransmodeTransmode is a global provider of packet-optical networking solutions that enable fixed line and mobile network operators to cost effectively address the capacity needs created by the rapid growth in video and data traffic. These solutions are important building blocks in straightway-generation high-speed optical networks that support services just as broadband backhaul, mobile data backhaul, video delivery services and cloud computing. Transmode’s solutions are based on Wavelength Division Multiplexing and packet optical transport technologies, which are designed to increase the capacity, flexibility and functionality of optical metro core and metro access networks. Transmode’s Intelligent WDM) approach gives key advantages to clients, just as ultra-low latency, low power consumption and innovative network design.

Transmode is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and is listed on the NASDAQ-OMX Stockholm Exchange. Since 2000 the company has installed more than 30,000 systems for over 400 fixed and mobile network operators, service providers, large enterprises and public institutions in over 40 countries across the globe.

Transmode, a supplier of packet-optical networking solutions, has appointed Kevin Taylor as a new independent non-executive director on the board. Taylor is currently president, Asia Pacific, of BT Global services […]

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