Ciena strengthens Supply Chain and product technology leadership.
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Ciena strengthens Supply Chain and product technology leadership. June 24, 2026 Ciena announced the appointment of Grant Hoffman as Chief Supply Chain Officer, while Brodie Gage was transferred to Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO). Both report to President and CEO Gary Smith and join the company's executive leadership team. These appointments will help Ciena drive innovation and product leadership while continuously expanding its business scale, thereby supporting the company's continued growth. Gary Smith, President and CEO of Ciena, stated, "As the demand for our technology continues to grow, our ability to expand and optimize our supply chain is crucial for delivering what our customers need. Similarly, closer synergy between product and technology strategies will enhance our ability to bring differentiated innovation to market. Grant and Brodie each bring profound expertise and leadership, which will further develop on our solid foundation and lay the foundation for sustained success." Chief Supply Chain Officer. Hoffman joins Ciena with over 25 years of global leadership experience, covering supply chain, operations, and product portfolio management, including large-scale transformation and digital supply chain capabilities. He previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer at Poly, responsible for end-to-end supply chain...
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Grant Hoffman, the newly appointed Chief Supply Chain Officer of Ciena, said, "As artificial intelligence continues to drive the huge demand for high-performance network infrastructure, and Ciena has a clear leadership position in this field, joining Ciena at this time is exciting.
