Extreme Networks Appoints New Chief Financial Officer: Technology Industry Veteran William Slakey Joins Networking Leader
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Extreme Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXTR - News), a leader in broadband Ethernet networking, today announced that William (Bill) Slakey has joined the Company, as senior vice president and chief financial officer. Slakey is a seasoned financial executive who brings more than 17 years of experience strengthening corporate operations and financial performance. He has held senior and executive financial positions for leading technology firms, such as Handspring, 3Com Corporation, QUALCOMM, Palm Computing, Apple Computer, and WJ Communications. Slakey will be responsible for all of Extreme Networks' finance, information technology, legal and investor relations efforts.
Prior to joining Extreme Networks, Slakey was the chief financial officer for Handspring, Inc. While there, Slakey played a key role in helping the Company restructure its operations while it continued to develop and deliver leading-edge products and technology.
"With his extensive finance and investor relations expertise, Bill is a great addition to the Extreme management team," said Gordon Stitt, president and CEO of Extreme Networks. "His operations and manufacturing experience will help enable us accelerate our efforts in building a best-in-class operation and reach the next business level."
Slakey has served as the chief financial officer of WJ Communications, a leading RF semiconductor company, and at SnapTrack Inc., a leader in advanced GPS-based wireless tracking systems, which was acquired by QUALCOMM. Slakey's extensive experience at market leading technology companies also includes senior level finance and investor relations positions at 3Com Corporation, Apple Computer and Palm Computing.
"I am pleased to be joining Extreme Networks and becoming part of a team with a history of delivering innovative networking solutions," said Slakey. "With new advancements in connectivity and converged communications, it's an exciting time for networking infrastructure companies."
Slakey holds a B.A. from the University of California and an M.B.A. from the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration. |
