Actelis Networks Appoints Leading Industry Expert Julie Kunstler as Board Member
Actelis Networks (NASDAQ:ASNS) has appointed Julie Kunstler as an independent director to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Kunstler brings over 30 years of experience in communications components, broadband access equipment sectors, and strategic corporate positioning.
Kunstler currently serves on the board of Ethernity Networks and previously served on TTI Team Telecom International's board until its acquisition in 2010. She recently served as Chief Analyst for the Broadband Access Intelligence Service at Omdia, and previously as Vice President of Business Development at Teknovus, where she contributed to its acquisition by Broadcom. She also co-founded Portview Communications Partners, a venture capital fund focused on communications technology.
The appointment strengthens Actelis' leadership in cyber-hardened hybrid-fiber networking solutions. Kunstler, who holds an MBA from the University of Chicago, received the Fiber Lifetime Achievement Award from the Fiber Broadband Association in July 2024.
Actelis Networks (NASDAQ:ASNS) ha nominato Julie Kunstler come direttore indipendente del suo Consiglio di Amministrazione, con effetto immediato. Kunstler porta con sé oltre 30 anni di esperienza nei componenti di comunicazione, nel settore delle attrezzature per l'accesso a banda larga e nel posizionamento strategico delle aziende.
Kunstler attualmente fa parte del consiglio di Ethernity Networks e in precedenza ha fatto parte del consiglio di TTI Team Telecom International fino alla sua acquisizione nel 2010. Recentemente ha ricoperto il ruolo di Chief Analyst per il Broadband Access Intelligence Service presso Omdia e in precedenza è stata Vice Presidente dello Sviluppo Aziendale presso Teknovus, dove ha contribuito alla sua acquisizione da parte di Broadcom. Ha anche co-fondato Portview Communications Partners, un fondo di venture capital focalizzato sulla tecnologia delle comunicazioni.
La nomina rafforza la leadership di Actelis nelle soluzioni di networking ibrido in fibra rinforzata per la cybersicurezza. Kunstler, che possiede un MBA presso l'Università di Chicago, ha ricevuto il Fiber Lifetime Achievement Award dall'Associazione Fiber Broadband nel luglio 2024.
Actelis Networks (NASDAQ:ASNS) ha nombrado a Julie Kunstler como directora independiente de su Junta Directiva, con efecto inmediato. Kunstler aporta más de 30 años de experiencia en componentes de comunicaciones, equipos de acceso de banda ancha y posicionamiento corporativo estratégico.
Kunstler actualmente forma parte de la junta de Ethernity Networks y anteriormente fue parte de la junta de TTI Team Telecom International hasta su adquisición en 2010. Recientemente se desempeñó como Analista Principal del Servicio de Inteligencia de Acceso de Banda Ancha en Omdia, y anteriormente fue Vicepresidenta de Desarrollo Comercial en Teknovus, donde contribuyó a su adquisición por Broadcom. También cofundó Portview Communications Partners, un fondo de capital de riesgo enfocado en tecnología de comunicaciones.
La designación refuerza el liderazgo de Actelis en soluciones de redes híbridas de fibra reforzada para ciberseguridad. Kunstler, que posee un MBA de la Universidad de Chicago, recibió el Fiber Lifetime Achievement Award de la Asociación Fiber Broadband en julio de 2024.
Actelis Networks (NASDAQ:ASNS)는 Julie Kunstler를 이사회의 독립 이사로 즉시 임명했습니다. Kunstler는 통신 부품, 초고속 인터넷 장비 분야 및 전략적 기업 포지셔닝에서 30년 이상의 경험을 가지고 있습니다.
Kunstler는 현재 Ethernity Networks의 이사회에 있으며, 2010년 인수될 때까지 TTI Team Telecom International의 이사로 재직했습니다. 그녀는 최근 Omdia의 초고속 인터넷 접근 정보 서비스의 수석 분석가로 활동했으며, 그 이전에는 Teknovus의 사업 개발 부사장으로 일하면서 Broadcom에 인수되는 데 기여했습니다. 그녀는 또한 통신 기술에 중점을 둔 벤처 캐피탈 펀드인 Portview Communications Partners를 공동 설립했습니다.
이번 임명은 사이버 보안을 위한 하이브리드 섬유 네트워킹 솔루션에서 Actelis의 리더십을 강화합니다. Kunstler는 시카고 대학교에서 MBA를 취득했으며, 2024년 7월 Fiber Broadband Association으로부터 Fiber Lifetime Achievement Award를 수상했습니다.
Actelis Networks (NASDAQ:ASNS) a nommé Julie Kunstler en tant que directrice indépendante de son conseil d'administration, avec effet immédiat. Kunstler apporte plus de 30 ans d'expérience dans les composants de communication, les équipements d'accès à large bande et le positionnement stratégique des entreprises.
Kunstler siège actuellement au conseil d'Ethernity Networks et a précédemment été membre du conseil de TTI Team Telecom International jusqu'à son acquisition en 2010. Elle a récemment été analyste principale pour le service d'intelligence sur l'accès à large bande chez Omdia, et auparavant vice-présidente du développement commercial chez Teknovus, où elle a contribué à son acquisition par Broadcom. Elle a également cofondé Portview Communications Partners, un fonds de capital-risque axé sur la technologie des communications.
Cette nomination renforce le leadership d'Actelis dans les solutions de mise en réseau hybride en fibre renforcée pour la cybersécurité. Kunstler, qui détient un MBA de l'Université de Chicago, a reçu le Fiber Lifetime Achievement Award de la Fiber Broadband Association en juillet 2024.
Actelis Networks (NASDAQ:ASNS) hat Julie Kunstler als unabhängige Direktorin in seinen Vorstand berufen, mit sofortiger Wirkung. Kunstler bringt über 30 Jahre Erfahrung in den Bereichen Kommunikationskomponenten, Breitbandzugangsausrüstung und strategische Unternehmenspositionierung mit.
Kunstler ist derzeit im Vorstand von Ethernity Networks und war zuvor bis zur Übernahme im Jahr 2010 im Vorstand von TTI Team Telecom International tätig. Kürzlich war sie Chief Analystin für den Broadband Access Intelligence Service bei Omdia und zuvor Vice President für Geschäftsentwicklung bei Teknovus, wo sie zur Übernahme durch Broadcom beitrug. Außerdem co-gründete sie Portview Communications Partners, einen Venture-Capital-Fonds, der sich auf Kommunikationstechnologie konzentriert.
Die Ernennung stärkt die Führungsposition von Actelis im Bereich cybergesicherter Hybridfaser-Netzwerklösungen. Kunstler, die einen MBA von der University of Chicago besitzt, erhielt im Juli 2024 den Fiber Lifetime Achievement Award von der Fiber Broadband Association.
- Addition of board member with extensive industry expertise in broadband access and cybersecurity
- Kunstler brings valuable public company board experience
- Strategic expertise in corporate positioning and venture capital investment
- Strong track record in successful M&A activities (Teknovus acquisition by Broadcom)
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New Independent Director Brings decades of strategic expertise in broadband access and cybersecurity to support Actelis Networks' growth
FREMONT, Calif., Feb. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Actelis Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASNS) (“Actelis” or the “Company”), a market leader in cyber-hardened, rapid deployment networking solutions for IoT and broadband applications, today announced the appointment of Julie Kunstler as an independent director to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Kunstler brings over three decades of experience in the communications components, broadband access equipment sectors, and strategic corporate positioning, along with public company board experience.
Kunstler currently serves on the board of Ethernity Networks Ltd., a company traded on the London Stock Exchange, and previously served on the board of TTI Team Telecom International, a NASDAQ-listed company until its acquisition by TEOCO in 2010. Her extensive board experience reflects a deep understanding of corporate governance, strategic growth, and technology-driven markets.
Kunstler has held leadership roles across the communications technology landscape, with expertise spanning executive management, venture capital investment, industry analysis, and board governance. Most recently, she served as Chief Analyst for the Broadband Access Intelligence Service at Omdia, a division of Informa Tech, where she covered the fixed broadband access industry ecosystem. Prior to her role at Omdia, Kunstler was Vice President of Business Development at Teknovus, a venture-backed startup specializing in Passive Optical Network (PON) chip technology. There, she played a key role in corporate strategy, OEM agreements, fundraising, and led efforts that culminated in Teknovus’ acquisition by Broadcom.
Kunstler also co-founded and served as General Partner at Portview Communications Partners, a venture capital fund focused on early-stage investments in communications technology companies. In recognition of her significant contributions to the fiber broadband sector, Kunstler was awarded the Fiber Lifetime Achievement Award by the Fiber Broadband Association in July 2024.
“I am honored to join Actelis’ Board,” stated Julie Kunstler. “The requirements for secure, broadband access networking solutions are expanding across residential, enterprise, campus, and governmental segments. Actelis is well-positioned to address key challenges in cybersecurity, edge and access networking, and critical infrastructure. I look forward to contributing to the company’s continued growth and success across multiple sectors.”
Tuvia Barlev, Chairman and CEO of Actelis Networks, commented, “We are thrilled to welcome Julie to the Actelis Board as an independent director. Her strategic vision and extensive expertise in broadband access and network infrastructure will be instrumental as we strengthen our leadership in cyber-hardened hybrid-fiber networking solutions and cyber-aware networking.”
Kunstler holds an MBA from the University of Chicago, adding to her strong foundation in strategic business management. Her appointment reflects Actelis' ongoing commitment to enhancing its board with diverse perspectives and deep industry knowledge, supporting the company’s mission to deliver innovative, secure networking solutions globally.
Kunstler’s detailed bio is available in the Company’s latest filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on form 8-K. at http://www.sec.gov.
About Actelis Networks, Inc.
Actelis Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASNS) is a market leader in hybrid fiber-copper, cyber-hardened networking solutions for rapid deployment in wide-area IoT applications, including government, ITS, military, utility, rail, telecom, and campus networks. Actelis’ innovative portfolio offers fiber-grade performance with the flexibility and cost-efficiency of hybrid fiber-copper networks. Through its "Cyber Aware Networking" initiative, Actelis also provides AI-based cyber monitoring and protection for all edge devices, enhancing network security and resilience.
For more information, please visit www.actelis.com.
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