Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN), a global leader of real-time communications technology and IP optical networking solutions, has appointed Fahad Najam as Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Strategy, effective immediately. This strategic hire reflects Ribbon’s focus on accelerating its transformation and strengthening relationships with key stakeholders across the industry as it helps service providers, enterprises and critical infrastructure operators around the globe modernize and secure their networks and services.
“I am excited to welcome Fahad to the team,” said Bruce McClelland, CEO and president, Ribbon. “This is a key investment for Ribbon as we execute on our vision to become a major global technology provider. Fahad’s extensive industry knowledge, strategic insight, and strong relationships across the ecosystem will help accelerate our transformation, strengthen our investor engagement, and deepen our collaboration with key partners around the world.”
Mr. Najam brings more than 25 years of experience in the technology sector, including over a decade in equity investment research. He has over 10 years of experience authoring investment research covering communications equipment and network security sectors including as Managing Director and Senior Analyst at Loop Capital Markets and Senior Analyst at MKM Partners and Cowen and Company. He has advised policymakers on pivotal issues such as the high tech supply chain, 5G, and optical networking. Mr. Najam began his career at AT&T/Bell Labs and spent more than ten years in the networking industry before transitioning to Wall Street.
“I’m honored to join Ribbon at this pivotal time,” Mr. Najam added. “Ribbon’s innovation, global footprint and customer-centric approach present a tremendous opportunity to drive impactful partnerships and long-term value. I look forward to contributing to the company’s continued success.”
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