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Aviat Networks Appoints Scott K. Halliday to Board of Directors

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Aviat Networks (NASDAQ: AVNW) has appointed Scott Halliday to its Board of Directors, effective January 31, 2025. Halliday, who will serve as an independent director on the Audit Committee, brings 38 years of experience from EY (formerly Ernst & Young).

Halliday's extensive background includes serving as Chairman of EY's United Kingdom and Japan firms, and Director of EY Global, Americas, EMEIA and Japan boards, where he managed multibillion-dollar P&L operations. He played a key role in developing the Audit Firm Governance Code in both the UK and Japan, working with regulatory authorities.

His expertise includes advising boards of directors and audit committees at Global 500 companies, as well as international governments on trends, governance, and risk management. Chairman John Mutch highlighted Halliday's potential contribution to Aviat's strategy of growth, increased profitability, and shareholder value creation.

Aviat Networks (NASDAQ: AVNW) ha nominato Scott Halliday nel suo Consiglio di Amministrazione, con effetto dal 31 gennaio 2025. Halliday, che ricoprirà il ruolo di direttore indipendente nel Comitato di Audit, porta con sé 38 anni di esperienza da EY (precedentemente Ernst & Young).

Il background di Halliday include la carica di Presidente delle filiali del Regno Unito e del Giappone di EY, oltre a Direttore dei consigli EY Global, Americas, EMEIA e Giappone, dove ha gestito operazioni con profitti e perdite multimiliardari. Ha giocato un ruolo chiave nello sviluppo del Codice di Governance per le Società di Revisione sia nel Regno Unito che in Giappone, lavorando con le autorità di regolamentazione.

La sua esperienza include la consulenza a consigli di amministrazione e comitati di audit di aziende Global 500, così come a governi internazionali riguardo a tendenze, governance e gestione del rischio. Il presidente John Mutch ha evidenziato il potenziale contributo di Halliday alla strategia di crescita, aumento della redditività e creazione di valore per gli azionisti di Aviat.

Aviat Networks (NASDAQ: AVNW) ha nombrado a Scott Halliday en su Junta Directiva, a partir del 31 de enero de 2025. Halliday, que servirá como director independiente en el Comité de Auditoría, aporta 38 años de experiencia en EY (anteriormente Ernst & Young).

El extenso historial de Halliday incluye haber sido Presidente de las oficinas de EY en el Reino Unido y Japón, además de Director de los consejos de EY Global, Americas, EMEIA y Japón, donde gestionó operaciones con ganancias y pérdidas de multimillonarios. Desempeñó un papel clave en el desarrollo del Código de Gobernanza de Firmas de Auditoría tanto en el Reino Unido como en Japón, colaborando con autoridades regulatorias.

Su experiencia incluye asesorar a consejos de administración y comités de auditoría de empresas Global 500, así como a gobiernos internacionales sobre tendencias, gobernanza y gestión de riesgos. El presidente John Mutch destacó la posible contribución de Halliday a la estrategia de crecimiento, aumento de la rentabilidad y creación de valor para los accionistas de Aviat.

Aviat Networks (NASDAQ: AVNW)는 2025년 1월 31일부터 Scott Halliday를 이사회에 임명했습니다. Halliday는 감사 위원회에서 독립 이사로 활동하며, EY(예전의 Ernst & Young)에서 38년의 경험을 가지고 있습니다.

Halliday의 광범위한 경력에는 EY의 영국 및 일본 사무소 의장직과 EY 글로벌, 아메리카, EMEIA 및 일본 이사회 이사를 포함해 수십억 달러 규모의 손익 운영을 관리한 경험이 있습니다. 그는 영국과 일본 모두에서 감사 회사 거버넌스 코드 개발에 중요한 역할을 하였으며, 규제 당국과 협력했습니다.

그의 전문성은 글로벌 500대 기업과 국제 정부에 대해 트렌드, 거버넌스 및 리스크 관리에 대한 자문을 포함합니다. 의장 John Mutch는 Aviat의 성장 전략, 수익성 증가 및 주주 가치 창출에 대한 Halliday의 잠재적 기여를 강조했습니다.

Aviat Networks (NASDAQ: AVNW) a nommé Scott Halliday au sein de son Conseil d'Administration, à compter du 31 janvier 2025. Halliday, qui exercera la fonction de directeur indépendant au sein du Comité d'Audit, apporte 38 ans d'expérience chez EY (anciennement Ernst & Young).

Le parcours de Halliday comprend le poste de Président des entités EY au Royaume-Uni et au Japon, ainsi que Directeur des conseils EY Global, Americas, EMEIA et Japon, où il a géré des opérations comptables multimilliardaires. Il a joué un rôle clé dans l'élaboration du Code de Gouvernance des Sociétés de Vérification à la fois au Royaume-Uni et au Japon, en collaboration avec les autorités de régulation.

Son expertise comprend le conseil à des conseils d'administration et à des comités d'audit d'entreprises du Global 500, ainsi qu'à des gouvernements internationaux sur les tendances, la gouvernance et la gestion des risques. Le président John Mutch a souligné la contribution potentielle de Halliday à la stratégie de croissance, à l'augmentation de la rentabilité et à la création de valeur pour les actionnaires d'Aviat.

Aviat Networks (NASDAQ: AVNW) hat Scott Halliday in seinen Vorstand berufen, der am 31. Januar 2025 in Kraft tritt. Halliday wird als unabhängiger Direktor im Prüfungsausschuss tätig sein und bringt 38 Jahre Erfahrung von EY (früher Ernst & Young) mit.

Hallidays umfassender Hintergrund umfasst die Position des Vorsitzenden der EY-Firmen im Vereinigten Königreich und Japan sowie die Rolle des Direktors in den Vorständen von EY Global, Americas, EMEIA und Japan, wo er Multimilliarden-Dollar-Geschäfte leitete. Er hatte eine Schlüsselrolle bei der Entwicklung des Governance-Codes für Prüfungsunternehmen sowohl im Vereinigten Königreich als auch in Japan gespielt und arbeitete mit Aufsichtsbehörden zusammen.

Seine Expertise umfasst die Beratung von Vorständen und Prüfungsausschüssen von Global 500-Unternehmen sowie internationalen Regierungen zu Trends, Governance und Risikomanagement. Vorsitzender John Mutch hob Hallidays potenziellen Beitrag zur Wachstumsstrategie, zur Steigerung der Rentabilität und zur Schaffung von Shareholder Value bei Aviat hervor.

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  • Addition of board member with extensive financial audit and governance expertise
  • Strengthening of Audit Committee with experienced independent director
  • Enhanced corporate governance through appointment of Global 500 advisor
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Brings extensive experience from serving on and advising Boards, with a strong background in Financial Audit and Governance

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviat Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVNW), the expert in wireless transport and access solutions, today announced that Scott Halliday was appointed to the Company's Board of Directors effective January 31, 2025. Halliday, who is independent, will also serve on the Audit Committee.

Halliday brings 38 years of experience with EY (formerly Ernst & Young) in senior and board-level positions, including Chairman of EY's United Kingdom and Japan firms, and Director of EY Global, Americas, EMEIA and Japan boards, where he led multibillion-dollar P&L operations and thousands of employees, while directing and navigating strategic growth. He also assisted in the development of the Audit Firm Governance Code in both the UK and Japan, working closely with the UK Financial Reporting Council (FRC) and Japan Financial Services Agency (JFSA).

As an active board member engaged in strategic decisions for EY's global development and operations, Halliday brings a wealth of experience in advising boards of directors and audit committees at Global 500 companies, as well as international governments to address key trends, governance and risk management.

"I would like to welcome Scott to our board." said John Mutch, Chairman of Aviat Networks. " He will be a strong addition to our team thanks to his wealth of experience and leadership in Corporate Finance and Governance to support Aviat's continued strategy of growth, increased profitability, and creating shareholder value."

About Aviat Networks                  

Aviat is the leading expert in wireless transport and access solutions and works to provide dependable products, services and support to its customers. With more than one million systems sold into 170 countries worldwide, communications service providers and private network operators including state/local government, utility, federal government and defense organizations trust Aviat with their critical applications. Coupled with a long history of microwave innovations, Aviat provides a comprehensive suite of localized professional and support services enabling customers to drastically simplify both their networks and their lives. For more than 70 years, the experts at Aviat have delivered high performance products, simplified operations, and the best overall customer experience. Aviat is headquartered in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit www.aviatnetworks.com or connect with Aviat Networks on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Media Contact: Stuart Little, Aviat Networks, stuart.little@aviatnet.com

Investor Relations Contact: Andrew Fredrickson, Aviat Networks, andrew.fredrickson@aviatnet.com

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FAQ

When did Scott Halliday join Aviat Networks (AVNW) Board of Directors?

Scott Halliday was appointed to Aviat Networks' Board of Directors effective January 31, 2025.

What committees will Scott Halliday serve on at Aviat Networks (AVNW)?

Scott Halliday will serve on the Audit Committee as an independent director.

What is Scott Halliday's professional background before joining AVNW's board?

Halliday has 38 years of experience with EY, serving as Chairman of EY's United Kingdom and Japan firms, and Director of EY Global, Americas, EMEIA and Japan boards.

How will Scott Halliday's appointment benefit Aviat Networks (AVNW)?

Halliday's appointment brings extensive experience in corporate finance, governance, and strategic growth, supporting Aviat's strategy of growth, increased profitability, and shareholder value creation.

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