AUSTIN, Texas, March 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviat Networks,
Inc. (NASDAQ: AVNW), the leading expert in wireless transport
solutions, is today announcing the appointment of Bruce
Taten to its board of directors.
Mr. Taten served as Senior Vice President and General Counsel
and Chief Compliance Officer for Cooper Industries plc from 2008
until its merger with Eaton Corporation in November 2012. Previously, Mr. Taten was Vice
President and General Counsel at Nabors Industries from 2003 to
2008 and earlier practiced law with Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
LLP and Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP. Before attending law
school, he practiced as a CPA with Peat Marwick Mitchell & Co.
(now KPMG) in New York. Mr. Taten
currently is a practicing attorney and private investor. He sits on
the Board of Directors for Jeld-Wen Holding, Inc., where he is a
member of the Compensation Committee (Chair) and Governance and
Nominating Committee.
"We are happy to welcome Bruce to our board," said John
Mutch, Chairman of Aviat Networks. "Bruce brings experience in
environmental, social and governance matters, mergers and
acquisitions, tax, finance and securities offerings and public
company compliance, all of which will be important as we execute
our growth strategy, increase profitability, and return greater
value to our shareholders."
"I am extremely excited to join the Board of Directors for Aviat
Networks," said Mr. Taten. "The Company has a bright future ahead
and I look forward to working with John, Pete, and the other board
members to accelerate our success."
Mr. Taten earned his FSA Credential from the Sustainability
Accounting Standards Board (SASB) in 2020 and holds a B.S. and M.S.
from Georgetown University and a J.D.
from Vanderbilt University.
About Aviat Networks
Aviat Networks, Inc. is the leading expert in wireless
transport 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 Networks is
headquartered in Austin, Texas.
For more information, visit www.aviatnetworks.com or connect
with Aviat Networks on Twitter, Facebook and
LinkedIn.
Media Contact: Gary Croke,
Aviat Networks, Inc., gary.croke@aviatnet.com
Investor Relations Contact: Keith
Fanneron, Aviat Networks, Inc.,
keith.fanneron@aviatnet.com
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