Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) |
Position |
| Pat O'Brien |
Managing Director, Adc Gmbh President, Global Connectivity Solutions |
| Christopher Jurasek |
Vice President, President, Adc Professional Services, Chief Information Officer |
| James G. Mathews |
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
| Laura N Owen |
Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer |
| Michael H. Day |
Vice President, Chief Technical Officer |
| Eduardo R. Santana |
Vice President, Operations |
| Eric Marinakis |
Vice President of Sales |
| Jeffrey D. Pflaum |
Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
| Kimberly Hartwell |
Vice President, Global Go, to, Market |
| Nii Quaye |
Vice President, Strategy and Business Development |
| Randy Reagan |
Vice President of Product Marketing |
| Richard B. Parran, JR |
Vice President, President, Network Solutions |
| Richard Dodakian |
Vice President, Supply Chain |
| Rick Arsenault |
Vice President, Business Dev |
| Steven G. Nemitz |
Vice President, Controller |
| Bill Linder-Scholer |
Executive Director Adc Foundation, Director Corporate Community Relations |
| Jeffrey Gniadek |
Director, Engineering |
| Yu Lu |
Director, Engineering |
| Claudia Duval |
Pr Manager, Emea |
| Sarah Bishop |
Pr, Marketing Manager, Australia, New Zealand |
| Thomas Peterson |
Strategic Procurement Manager, Supplier Diversity Representative |
| Rebecca Tang |
Marcom Specialist, Ne Asia |
Board of Directors
Robert E. Switz was named Chairman of ADC (NASDAQ: ADCT) in July 2008 and has served as President and Chief Executive Officer since August 2003. Switz has played an instrumental role in transforming ADC in recent years, developing and implementing strategies that enabled the company's return to profitability in the broadband marketplace and securing the company's position as one of the leading global providers of network infrastructure for communications service providers. He has led ADC to five straight years of revenue growth, improved profitability and increased cash flow by strategically aligning the company with the high-growth segments of fiber-based and wireless communications networks.
Prior to his President and CEO positions, Switz served ADC as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the company. He joined ADC as CFO in January 1994 and has also served the company as Sr. Vice President and Executive Vice President during his tenure. Throughout his ADC career, Switz has held leadership responsibilities for numerous critical functions including strategic planning, business development, corporate technology, marketing communications, sales operations, and information systems. As President of ADC's Broadband Access and Transport Group, he led the company's second largest operating group to revenues of $1.0 Billion in fiscal year 2000.
Before joining ADC, he served as Vice President, European Operations, Ventures & Finance (CFO) at Burr-Brown Corporation, Tucson, Ariz. At Burr-Brown, he had management responsibilities for five start-up ventures and seven European manufacturing and distribution subsidiaries. He also held responsibility for corporate finance, legal, MIS, accounting, purchasing, physical resources, facilities, investor relations and business development. He served Burr-Brown from 1988 to 1994.
Prior to Burr-Brown, Switz held senior financial management positions at Gulfstar Inc. (1986-1988) PepsiCo (1985-1986), AMF (1979-1985) and Olin Corporation (1971-1979).
Switz serves as a director on the boards of Micron Technology, Inc. (NYSE: MU), Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM) and the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA). He received recognition as a Finalist in American Business Awards for Best Executive in 2004 through 2008 and Best Turnaround Executive in 2005 through 2008. In 1999, he was a recipient of the CFO Excellence award from CFO Magazine.
He holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Bridgeport as well as a B.S. in Marketing/Economics from Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Conn.
Pat O'Brien was named Managing Director of ADC GMbH in Germany, the company's headquarters for EMEA (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa) in June 2007. In addition to his new role, O'Brien serves as President of ADC's Global Connectivity Solutions Business Unit, a position he has held since September 2004. In this role, he oversees ADC's infrastructure product offerings manufactured and distributed in all regions of the world. Before that, O'Brien served as President and Regional Director of the Americas Region for ADC where he was responsible for all product and service development, manufacturing and sales for the region. In his career with ADC, O'Brien also served as President of the Copper and Fiber Connectivity Business Unit from October 2002 to May 2004.
James Mathews was named Chief Financial Officer for ADC in April 2007. As CFO, he is responsible for all ADC financial functions including accounting, treasury, internal controls, audit, tax, investor relations and business development. Mathews previously served as Vice President and Controller at ADC since joining the company in December 2005. Prior to joining ADC, Mathews served in several financial leadership positions. At Northwest Airlines, he served as Vice President of Finance and Chief Accounting Officer. Before that, he was Chief Financial and Administrative Officer at CARE USA, the world's largest private relief and development agency. Mathews also held a variety of management positions at Delta Air Lines, including Corporate Controller and Corporate Treasurer. Mathews holds a Master's degree in Finance from Georgia State University, a Master's degree in Genetics from the Georgia Institute of Technology, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Humanities and Biology from Emory University.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| ADC Named to Broadband |
Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer |
Current |
| Fiber Optic Network Solutions |
Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer |
Current |
| ADC Telecommunications, Inc. |
Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer |
Current |
| Texas Instruments Incorporated |
Vice President of Human Resources |
Former |
| Defense Systems |
Vice President of Human Resources |
Former |
| University of Minnesota |
MA In Industrial Relations |
Former |
| North Dakota State University |
Bachelor of Science In Business Administration |
Former |
| Raytheon Company |
Team Member |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Fiber Optic Network Solutions |
Vice President, Operations |
Current |
| S&ME, Inc. |
member |
Former |
| University of Puerto Rico |
B.S. in Mechanical
Engineering |
Former |
Kimberly Hartwell was named Vice President, Global Go-to-Market in July 2008 and leads ADC's global sales, marketing, customer service and technical support teams. She also serves as Vice President, Go-To-Market for Americas for the company. In her global role, Hartwell is responsible for global sales and marketing initiatives for ADC's Global Connectivity Solutions, Network Solutions and Professional Services business units. Hartwell was named Vice President of Go-To-Market for the Americas in May 2007 with responsibility for sales and marketing initiatives for Global Connectivity Solutions, the Active Infrastructure Group and Professional Services, as well as the management of ADC?s Customer Service organization. She previously served as Vice President of Sales, National Accounts at ADC since joining the company in July 2004. In this position, Hartwell was responsible for driving ADC?s channel sales strategies, including channel development in North America. She also drove an increased sales focus on ADC?s tier 2 and 3 Service Provider accounts, as well as ADC?s Government, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Enterprise and Broadcast markets. Prior to joining ADC, Hartwell was Vice President of Marquee Accounts at Emerson Electric Company, a manufacturer of electrical, electronic and other products for consumer, commercial, communications and industrial markets. She also held a broad range of sales and marketing leadership positions with Marconi in North America and Europe during her 19-year career with that company. Hartwell holds an MBA from the Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University, and a BSEE degree from Vanderbilt University.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| National Accounts Inc |
Vice President of Sales |
Current |
| ADC Named to Broadband |
Vice President, Americas Sales, Marketing and Customer Service |
Current |
| Gotomarket LLC |
Vice President |
Current |
| ADC Telecommunications, Inc. |
Vice President, Americas Sales, Marketing and Customer Service |
Current |
| Fiber Optic Network Solutions |
Vice President, Global Go, to, Market |
Current |
| Weatherhead School of Management |
MBA |
Former |
| Vanderbilt University |
Bsee Degree |
Former |
Nii Quaye is Vice President of Strategy and Business Development for ADC. His responsibilities include the management of company wide strategic initiatives as well as mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and financial strategic investments across ADC. Prior to joining ADC, Mr. Quaye worked on strategy and business development initiatives with Cargill, Incorporated in Minneapolis as well as in marketing and financial roles with Guidant Corporation in Arden Hills, Minnesota. Mr. Quaye holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Ottawa University in Ottawa, Kansas as well as a Masters of Business Administration from the Carlson School of Management of the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| ADC Telecommunications, Inc. |
Vice President of Strategy and Business Development |
Current |
| Fiber Optic Network Solutions |
Vice President, Strategy and Business Development |
Current |
| Carlson School of Management |
Masters of Business Administration |
Former |
| Carlson School of Management |
Bachelor of Arts In Business Administration |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Fiber Optic Network Solutions |
Vice President of Product Marketing |
Current |
| Fons-Nitta Asia Pacific Corporation |
Vice President of Product Marketing |
Current |
| Bell Labs |
Technical Manager |
Former |
| New York University |
MBA |
Former |
| University of Michigan |
MS Degree In Mechanical Engineering |
Former |
| New Jersey Institute of Technology |
BS In Mechanical Engineering |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Fiber Optic Network Solutions |
Vice President, Supply Chain |
Current |
| Fons-Nitta Asia Pacific Corporation |
Vice President of Finance and Global Supply Chain |
Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| McCarthy, Hargrave & Co |
|
Former |
| Assumption College |
Masters Degree In Business Administration |
Former |
| Nichols College |
Bachelor of Science Degree In Accounting |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Fiber Optic Network Solutions |
Vice President, Business Dev |
Current |
| Fons-Nitta Asia Pacific Corporation |
Vice President of Business Development |
Current |
| World Wide Packets Inc. |
Vice President of Sales |
Former |
| Anixter International, Inc. |
|
Former |
| Ameri Tech |
|
Former |
| University of Rhode Island |
Bachelor of Science Degree |
Former |
Steven G. Nemitz was named Vice President and Controller for ADC in May 2007. In this role, he serves as the company?s principal accounting officer. Since joining ADC in 2000, Nemitz has held a variety of positions with increasing responsibility including Assistant Corporate Controller, Americas Region Controller, Corporate Finance Manager and Principal Financial Analyst. Prior to joining ADC, Nemitz spent three years with Arthur Andersen, LLP in Minneapolis, where he was a Senior Auditor. Nemitz holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance, cum Laude, from the University of Saint Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Executive News
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ADC reports loss in Q3
TradingMarkets - 9/05/09 - View Story
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ADCT: Management Comments on Better than Expected Earnings
TradingMarkets - 9/02/09 - View Story
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ADC Telecommunications Inc. (ADCT) reports 3rd Quarter ending July 2009 above estimates
Earnings Whispers - 9/02/09 - View Story
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UPDATE 1-ADC raises quarterly earnings outlook, shares jump
Reuters - 8/12/09 - View Story