Former Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Of Advanced Fibre Communications Joins Leading Provider Of IP-Voice Technology
Most recently, Mr. Schofield served as the chairman, president and chief executive officer at Advanced Fibre Communications (AFC) from 1999 until the completion of its merger with Tellabs, Inc. in 2005. During that time he successfully rebuilt the management team, sustained revenue growth and oversaw the development of end-to-end solutions to deliver voice, internet and video on a single network. Prior to joining AFC, Mr. Schofield held multiple senior positions in sales, marketing, distribution and general management at Memorex Telex Corporation, Telex Communications, Inc., ADC Telecommunications and Raytheon Company.
"John's broad experience as a senior executive within the telecommunications industry makes him a valuable addition to our Board," commented
Mr. Schofield also currently serves as chairman of the board at Integrated Device Technology, Inc (IDT) (Nasdaq: IDTI), a specialist in semiconductor solutions. Previously, he held board positions with the United Way of Sonoma/Lake/Mendocino Counties, the School of Business and Economics at
Mr. Schofield holds a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering from NSW Institute of Technology in
This appointment fills the open seat left by
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