Ribbon Appoints Steve McCaffery as Executive Vice President, EMEA and APAC Sales

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Ribbon Communications (Nasdaq: RBBN) has appointed Steve McCaffery as the new Executive Vice President of Sales for the EMEA and APAC regions. McCaffery brings over 30 years of experience in sales and marketing, including a significant role in managing a $2.4B international business at ARRIS. He succeeds Fernando Valdivielso, who left to pursue other interests. CEO Bruce McClelland emphasized McCaffery's proven track record in revenue growth and his potential to execute the company's growth plans effectively.

Positive

• Steve McCaffery's extensive experience is expected to enhance revenue growth in EMEA and APAC regions.
• Proven track record of managing large international businesses will likely strengthen leadership capabilities.

Negative

• Leadership transition may raise concerns about continuity in sales strategies.
• Departure of Fernando Valdivielso might lead to temporary disruptions in team dynamics.

 

McCaffery brings 30 years of experience helping carriers and enterprises evolve their business communications 

WESTFORD, Mass., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN), a global provider of real time communications software and network solutions to service providers, enterprises, and critical infrastructure sectors, today announced that Steve McCaffery has joined the company as Executive Vice President of Sales for the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) and APAC (Asia Pacific) regions. He reports directly to Ribbon's Chief Executive Officer and President, Bruce McClelland.

"With his track record of growing revenues in EMEA and APAC, and significant experience as a trusted advisor to many of the world's largest carriers and enterprises, Steve will play a pivotal role in helping us execute on our growth plans," said Mr. McClelland. "I look forward to working together and having Steve join my leadership team."

Mr. McCaffery has more than 30 years' experience leading sales and marketing teams and working with global fixed and mobile operators. Before joining Ribbon, he was the CEO of consulting business GOT2, advising technology companies in the convergence, wireless, broadband and video spaces. Previously, McCaffery managed a $2.4B international business addressing both carrier and enterprise customers and was a member of the executive team at ARRIS following the acquisition of Motorola Home. Prior to his time at ARRIS, he built and developed Native Networks, a venture-backed company in the data space which was purchased by Alcatel-Lucent, where he helped manage the Optical Networks business in EMEA.

"I'm thrilled to be joining Ribbon at this critical juncture," said Mr. McCaffery. "The company is positioned for success and I look forward to working with the leadership and sales teams to expand our footprint  in the EMEA and APAC markets."

McCaffery succeeds Fernando Valdivielso, who is leaving the company to pursue other interests.  "I want to thank Fernando for his accomplishments since the Ribbon-ECI merger, including integrating the APAC and EMEA sales teams," added Mr. McClelland. "We wish him the best in his future endeavors."

About Ribbon
Ribbon Communications (Nasdaq: RBBN) delivers global communications software and packet and optical network solutions to service providers, enterprises and critical infrastructure sectors. We engage deeply with our customers, helping them modernize their networks for improved competitive positioning and business outcomes in today's smart, always-on and data-hungry world. Our innovative, end-to-end solutions portfolio delivers unparalleled scale, performance, and agility, including core to edge IP solutions, cloud-native offers, leading-edge software security and analytics tools, as well as 5G-ready packet and optical networking solutions acquired via our recent merger with ECI Telecom. To learn more about Ribbon visit rbbn.com.

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Investor Relations
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North American Press
Dennis Watson
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APAC, CALA & EMEA Press
Catherine Berthier
+1 (646) 741-1974
cberthier@rbbn.com 

Analyst Relations
Michael Cooper
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mcooper@rbbn.com

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FAQ

Who is Steve McCaffery and what is his role at Ribbon Communications?

Steve McCaffery has been appointed as the Executive Vice President of Sales for EMEA and APAC, bringing over 30 years of experience in the communications sector.

What is the significance of Steve McCaffery's appointment for RBBN?

McCaffery's appointment is significant due to his strong background in driving revenue growth, which aligns with Ribbon's strategic goals for expansion in key markets.

Why did Fernando Valdivielso leave Ribbon Communications?

Fernando Valdivielso left Ribbon to pursue other interests after integrating the APAC and EMEA sales teams.