Tellabs appoints new EVP of global sales and services

Aug 27, 2008 (Datamonitor via COMTEX) -- TLAB | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- Tellabs, a company engaged in the design and marketing of equipment to communications service providers, has named Roger Heinz as its new executive vice president of global sales and services, effective September 15, 2008.

At Tellabs, Mr Heinz will be responsible for sales and services globally. He will lead key growth initiatives, new business development and strategies to gain market share. He will head Tellabs's global sales and services organization of more than 1,100 people, which is focused on mobile and fixed line service providers.

Mr Heinz recently served at Alcatel-Lucent as president of the IP-NGN (Internet Protocol-Next Generation Networks) core business unit. He has held a series of leadership positions including sales, marketing and business development. He holds a BS in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois and an MS in electrical engineering from Cornell University.

Rob Pullen, president and CEO of Tellabs, said: "Heinz has a consistent track record of finding solutions to customers' business challenges and delivering value to help customers succeed. His international experience, background in multiple disciplines, deep understanding of technology and keen industry insight will benefit Tellabs and our customers."

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