Zhone Names Telecommunications Leader Brian Caskey as Chief Marketing Officer

OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zhone Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZHNE), a global leader in network access solutions, announced today that Brian Caskey has joined the company as Chief Marketing Officer effective immediately. Caskey brings a 25 year track record in global marketing, product strategy, business development and global branding to Zhone where he will oversee all aspects of worldwide marketing.

Prior to joining Zhone, Caskey served as Vice President of Worldwide Marketing for UTStarcom where he was instrumental in growing the IPTV and NGN business. There, he spearheaded a company-wide global rebranding campaign, launched multiple new product lines and led strategic sales initiatives that resulted in top-line revenue growth while increasing gross margins. Caskey’s accomplishments included critical innovations in IPTV marketing and awareness that resulted in industry leading deployments in both India and China.

Prior to UTStarcom, Caskey worked for 3Com Corporation where he was responsible for strategic technical marketing and advanced service provider solutions. At 3Com, he oversaw technical solutions marketing and architecture of Next Generation networks for some of the industry’s leading Tier 1 service providers.

“Brian is results-driven with a global mindset and the right mix of strategic vision and practical expertise,” said Mory Ejabat, Chairman and CEO for Zhone. “He has deep understanding of both the challenges and the opportunities facing carriers today, with a strong record in guiding teams to profitability.”

“Zhone made solid gains in product strategy with the introduction of its MXK platform and that provides a motivating opportunity for growth and innovation ahead,” said Brian Caskey, Zhone’s Chief Marketing Officer. “I’m looking forward to making a positive contribution to advancing Zhone's global brand.”

Prior to 3Com, Caskey held marketing and management positions at Timeplex and GTE Spacenet. He earned his degree in electrical engineering, graduated from Wharton and completed Duke University’s Advanced Management Program at the Fuqua School of Business. He is regularly a featured speaker at telecommunications and networking conferences worldwide.

About Zhone Technologies — Access for a Converging World

Zhone Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZHNE) is a global leader in multi-service access solutions, serving more than 700 of the world's most innovative network operators. The company offers the industry's only fully-integrated portfolio of MSAP, FTTx, EFM and Wi-Fi access technologies resulting in improved network agility and reduced costs in delivering the full spectrum of access services, including residential and business broadband, VoIP, and High-Definition IPTV — over copper, fiber, and wireless. Zhone is headquartered in California and its MSAP products are manufactured in the USA in a facility that is emission, waste-water and CFC free.

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